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The Last Exorcist

Name: The Last Exorcist
Director: Robin Bain
Released: 2020
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Robin Bain

Runtime

79 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within standard horror clichés, using traditional religious and familial structures to drive its narrative. While the protagonist offers a female-driven perspective, the story lacks complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. The reliance on a priest as a primary agent of order suggests a reinforcement of conventional authority rather than a challenge to it. The narrative follows predictable genre expectations without introducing diverse identities or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Last Exorcist have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a sibling bond and a religious figure. There is no visible evidence of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does The Last Exorcist portray gender?

Fair

Joan provides a central female perspective by taking decisive action to resolve the crisis. However, the framework remains tied to a traditional crisis-response model.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last Exorcist?

Minimal

The available information does not provide enough detail regarding cast composition or character descriptions. Consequently, the racial and ethnic diversity of the film cannot be determined.

How does The Last Exorcist represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot relies heavily on traditional religious institutions and the priesthood to resolve conflict. This reinforces conventional Western moral structures and spiritual frameworks.

Does The Last Exorcist include disability representation?

Minimal

Demonic possession serves as a supernatural plot device rather than a depiction of disability. There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical conditions.

Present on Screen

The narrative centers on women's ability to drive the story through the protagonist, Joan.
The story shifts focus away from traditional male-led horror clichés by centering a sisterhood.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities.
The reliance on religious authority reinforces traditional rather than subversive spiritual frameworks.
There is a lack of documented complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity or systemic narrative subversion.

Official Synopsis

When Joan discovers her sister has been possessed by a demonic entity, she has to enlist the help of the only remaining priest trained in exorcisms to help her overcome evil. They find themselves in a race against time to rid her sister of the demon before it can enter the world and wreak havoc.

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