
The Diabolical
2015

2020
Director
Pearry Reginald Teo
Runtime
89 minutes
Average Rating
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After a series of disturbing supernatural events in his home, Joel a young single father, comes to suspect that his young son may be possessed. Soon Joel receives a visit from Father Lambert, a controversial exorcist in town whose last patient died during his treatment. As increasing chilling occurrences begin to unfold, the priest informs a resistant Joel that unless he can successfully perform an exorcism, the devil will soon take full control of his boy.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities. The central focus remains on a traditional father-son dynamic.
Gender Representation
The story centers on a male protagonist navigating paternal agency. While it features a single father, the plot relies on traditional masculine tropes of protection and spiritual combat.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
There is insufficient information to determine the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. The narrative provides no specific details regarding diverse ensembles or casting.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The plot reinforces traditional Western religious institutions through the authority of the Church. It follows a singular morality of good versus evil rather than critiquing religious authority.
Disability Representation
The film utilizes supernatural possession as a genre trope. There is no evidence of how neurodivergence or physical disabilities are depicted or handled.
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AI Analysis
The Assent operates as a conventional horror piece that adheres to established cinematic tropes. It prioritizes traditional religious and paternal structures over intersectional complexity or systemic critique. The narrative architecture reinforces a singular moral framework centered on spiritual conflict. By focusing on the authority of the Church and traditional masculine roles, the film avoids challenging existing social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions within a traditionalist framework. It lacks the diverse character perspectives or deconstruction of authority necessary to move beyond a baseline genre experience.

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