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Exorcism's Daughter

Name: Exorcism's Daughter
Director: Rafael Moreno Alba
Released: 1971
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1971

Director

Rafael Moreno Alba

Runtime

110 minutes

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Exorcism's Daughter follows the typical conventions of 1970s psychological horror. The narrative revolves around Tania, a central character grappling with maternal loss and mental instability. While the film explores mental health through its main character, it does not delve into multi-layered complexities. Instead, it adheres to established genre clichés without challenging social hierarchies or institutional norms. Overall, the film emphasizes individual psychological struggles rather than broader social or identity-based commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Exorcism's Daughter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any references to LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. There are no critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Exorcism's Daughter portray gender?

Fair

Tania is a central female character who navigates intense psychological challenges. However, the film does not critically examine gender roles or challenge traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Exorcism's Daughter?

Minimal

There is no information about the ethnic makeup of the cast or setting. The film does not feature any racially diverse casting.

How does Exorcism's Daughter represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story deals with religious and institutional themes through exorcism and psychiatric care. It does not explicitly criticize these structures as oppressive.

Does Exorcism's Daughter include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist is an asylum patient dealing with significant behavioral issues. It is unclear whether her neurodivergence is portrayed with ability to act or simply as a horror element.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist, Tania, offering a character-driven exploration of psychological challenges.
It provides a platform to discuss neurodivergence and mental health through the protagonist's experiences in the asylum.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives that question the assumption everyone is straight or cisgender.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity among the cast or in the setting.
The story does not appear to challenge or critique traditional religious or medical institutions.

Official Synopsis

Tania, an asylum patient, is under the doctor's care while suffering raging behavioral effects that follow the death of her exorcised mother.

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