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Demonic

Demonic

2015

R

Director

Will Canon

Runtime

84 minutes

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Synopsis

A police officer and a psychologist investigate the deaths of five people who were killed while trying to summon ghosts.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.2/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters and does not explore non-heteronormative identities. There is no presence of same-sex intimacy or critique of heteronormative structures.

Gender Representation

Limited

Narrative agency is concentrated in male characters, specifically the police officer and his brother. Female characters are largely relegated to supporting roles or victim archetypes.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

Casting is predominantly white and lacks significant racial or ethnic breadth. The film does not utilize color-blind casting or present a diverse cast.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The story centers on a traditional dichotomy of faith versus the occult. It positions religious authority and law enforcement as stabilizing forces against supernatural threats.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no meaningful or agentic portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Character struggles focus on grief and possession rather than lived experiences of disability.

Strengths

  • The film maintains a consistent focus on established supernatural horror tropes.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks racial and ethnic breadth in its casting.
  • Female characters are often relegated to supporting roles or victim archetypes.
  • There is a lack of meaningful representation for physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The narrative does not include LGBTQ+ characters or identities.
  • The story relies on a singular, traditional moral framework.

AI Analysis

Demonic operates within a conventional horror framework that prioritizes established genre tropes over social or cultural disruption. The film adheres to traditional cinematic norms, resulting in a narrow demographic scope and a reliance on standard character archetypes. Agency is heavily skewed toward male protagonists, while the casting remains largely homogeneous. The narrative reinforces traditional hierarchies rather than challenging them through intersectional or diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard supernatural thriller. It lacks the intentionality needed to represent a broad spectrum of identities or to subvert existing social structures.

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