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The Seventh Day

The Seventh Day

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2021

R

Director

Justin P. Lange

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows typical horror movie conventions and relies heavily on well-known types of stories. The plot centers around a male-dominated mentorship between an experienced exorcist and a novice within a traditional religious framework. While the film tries to blur the lines between good and evil, it doesn't extend this complexity to its portrayal of social or identity issues. The story remains within a conventional Western spiritual context. Ultimately, the film lacks the depth needed to address multiple aspects of diversity and sticks to predictable religious themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Seventh Day have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include explicit queer stories or characters whose gender doesn't match their birth assignment. The focus is on a mentor relationship within traditional religious settings.

How does The Seventh Day portray gender?

Fair

Men play the main roles, particularly the experienced exorcist and the new priest. This creates a structure where men are seen as experts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Seventh Day?

Fair

The movie doesn't provide information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the actors. There's no indication of intentional racial diversity.

How does The Seventh Day represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story is based on Western Christian beliefs. It explores moral complexity but stays within traditional church practices.

Does The Seventh Day include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters shown with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The film explores moral complexity by blurring the lines between good and evil.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative focuses on a male-dominated hierarchy of expertise.
  • The story lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The framework adheres strictly to traditional Western religious paradigms.

Official Synopsis

A renowned exorcist teams up with a rookie priest for his first day of training. As they plunge deeper into hell on earth, the lines between good and evil blur, and their own demons emerge.

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