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The Demonic Tapes

Name: The Demonic Tapes
Director: Richard Mansfield
Released: 2017
Duration: 71 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2017

Director

Richard Mansfield

Runtime

71 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Demonic Tapes relies heavily on conventional horror clichés centered on spiritualism and supernatural investigation. While the central character is a woman, the narrative structure follows established patterns of female characters experiencing supernatural trauma. Representation across other identity markers is largely absent or unverified. The film lacks intentional multi-layered storytelling, opting instead for a standard approach to the found-footage genre within a traditional religious context. Ultimately, the film functions as a genre piece that prioritizes metaphysical dread over the disruption of social hierarchies or diverse character perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Demonic Tapes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ characters or explorations of non-straight relationships. The narrative focuses almost exclusively on the medium and supernatural recordings.

How does The Demonic Tapes portray gender?

Fair

A female medium provides a baseline of women's ability to drive the story. However, the story risks falling into traditional clichés where women serve as vessels for supernatural trauma.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Demonic Tapes?

Limited

While set in London, the film offers no evidence of diverse casting. The narrative suggests a potentially homogeneous approach typical of found-footage horror.

How does The Demonic Tapes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story operates within traditional religious frameworks involving the Devil and spiritualism. It does not appear to deconstruct these metaphysical hierarchies.

Does The Demonic Tapes include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions within the character arcs.

Present on Screen

The central female medium provides a degree of women's ability to drive the story.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and diverse racial or ethnic casting.
The narrative adheres to traditional religious clichés rather than exploring diverse cultural perspectives.
There is no evidence of representation for characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

In 2007, a series of tapes were found in the basement of a London house. The tapes contained recordings made by a well known medium right up to the time of her death. She recorded the voices of the dead, one claiming to be the Devil himself.

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