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American Exorcist

American Exorcist

2018

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Director

Tony Trov, Johnny Zito

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

A paranormal investigator, trapped in a haunted skyscraper on Christmas Eve. The skeptical young woman, Georgette Dubois, is horrified once confronted with the reality of the supernatural. She risks life and limb to escape her ghoulish prison, stranded on the 11th floor.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

1.9/10

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Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities. There is no evidence of queer representation within the story.

Gender Representation

Fair

Georgette Dubois serves as a central female protagonist who drives the survival narrative. She moves from skepticism to active agency, avoiding traditional damsel tropes.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The cast's racial and ethnic identities are not specified. While the protagonist's surname may hint at certain heritage, no diverse casting is confirmed.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The setting utilizes a traditional Western holiday and capitalist architecture to frame the horror. It explores the disruption of social structures by the supernatural.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities being central to the plot. No characters are identified as having specific accessibility needs.

Strengths

  • The female lead, Georgette Dubois, occupies a position of agency rather than acting as a passive damsel in distress.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ communities, diverse racial identities, and characters with disabilities.
  • The narrative provides little insight into the gender dynamics or racial backgrounds of the supporting cast.

AI Analysis

American Exorcist functions primarily as a character-driven horror-comedy focused on individual survival. The film centers on a female lead, Georgette Dubois, who demonstrates significant agency when facing supernatural threats in a skyscraper. However, the film lacks meaningful representation across most intersectional categories. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters, racial diversity, or disability representation within the provided narrative framework. While the film subverts some gendered tropes by placing physical risk on a woman, it remains a narrow genre piece without broader social or systemic commentary.

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