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Witches of Amityville

Name: Witches of Amityville
Director: Becca Hirani
Released: 2020
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2020

Director

Becca Hirani

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Witches of Amityville primarily focuses on gender dynamics by centering a powerful, organized group of women. This subverts traditional horror clichés that often sideline women. However, the film's impact is limited due to a lack of specific character details regarding racial and LGBTQ+ identities. Additionally, it does not address characters with disabilities. The film explores non-traditional spiritual beliefs but lacks broader characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Witches of Amityville have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. There is no visible representation of sexual orientation.

How does Witches of Amityville portray gender?

Good

The movie centers on women's empowerment by placing a coven at the heart of the plot. This breaks from traditional horror clichés where women are often passive victims.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Witches of Amityville?

Limited

There is insufficient information to confirm the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film's demographic details remain unverified based on the available character information.

How does Witches of Amityville represent religion and culture?

Fair

By focusing on occult practices and summoning a demon, the film shifts away from conventional Christian morality. It explores alternative spiritual beliefs and moral relativism through its central theme.

Does Witches of Amityville include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis and cast list do not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film challenges traditional horror clichés by emphasizing female empowerment and collective strength.
It explores non-traditional spiritual frameworks and occultism rather than conventional religious morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity among the characters.
The story does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Jessica accepts an invitation to study at the private and exclusive Amityville Academy. After her induction, she realizes that it's a coven of evil witches trying to summon and unleash the demon Botis in order to spread terror throughout the world.

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