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Dark Exorcism

Dark Exorcism

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2015

Director

David Spaltro

Runtime

81 minutes

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Dark Exorcism adheres closely to the established conventions of low-budget horror. It emphasizes genre-standard tension and supernatural clichés rather than challenging social hierarchies or multi-layered complexities. While the film features a central female character, her portrayal tends towards traditional archetypes. The absence of visible diversity in race and sexual orientation indicates a reliance on conventional, homogeneous casting practices. Overall, the film serves as a standard genre piece. It delves into the conflict between rationalism and the supernatural but fails to provide a progressive or systemic subversion of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dark Exorcism have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or characters who identify outside of traditional gender norms. The story revolves around a typical paranormal investigation without any visible LGBTQ+ representation.

How does Dark Exorcism portray gender?

Fair

A female character plays a central role in the story, facing high stakes as the subject of the investigation. However, her portrayal may fall into the 'distressed woman' stereotype commonly found in horror films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dark Exorcism?

Limited

The film appears to follow conventional, homogeneous casting practices. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Dark Exorcism represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores the tension between secular skepticism and spiritual beliefs. While it incorporates religious themes, it does not critically examine Western institutions.

Does Dark Exorcism include disability representation?

Limited

The central character's affliction drives the plot, which risks using instability as a mere horror device. This approach often lacks nuanced depictions of neurodivergence or ability to act.

Present on Screen

  • Features a female character in a central, high-stakes role.
  • Examines the intellectual tension between secular skepticism and spiritual beliefs.

Limited or Absent

  • Avoid using mental health or physical instability solely as a plot device.
  • Include more diverse racial and ethnic casting to move beyond homogeneous ensembles.
  • Develop more nuanced, non-traditional gender roles and queer narratives.

Official Synopsis

A skeptical grad student and a renowned paranormal specialist investigate a potentially haunted home and the troubled woman inside whose affliction may be beyond the capacity of either of them.

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