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The Devil's Business

The Devil's Business

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2012

Director

Sean Hogan

Runtime

69 minutes

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The Devil's Business is a traditional genre piece that prioritizes neo-noir suspense and horror clichés over diverse storytelling. It relies on established cinematic structures that favor a homogeneous cast and conventional character archetypes. The narrative lacks meaningful representation across most identity categories. It functions as a standard crime-thriller, focusing on the tension of the occult rather than exploring diverse social or cultural perspectives. Ultimately, the film adheres to a traditional approach to filmmaking. It does not attempt to disrupt social hierarchies or provide nuanced portrayals of underrepresented identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Devil's Business have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or individuals whose gender does not match their assigned sex at birth. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ identities present in the narrative.

How does The Devil's Business portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist. While Alice Eve provides a prominent female presence, the film follows established genre clichés rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Devil's Business?

Limited

The casting appears homogeneous, with a predominance of Anglo-Saxon actors. There is no evidence of diverse racial representation or race-bent casting within the production.

How does The Devil's Business represent religion and culture?

Limited

Occultism and black magic are used as horror devices rather than tools for social critique. The narrative focuses on criminal underworld dynamics rather than specific religious ideologies.

Does The Devil's Business include disability representation?

Minimal

The film lacks characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not utilized as a central theme or a character-driven arc in this story.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a central female lead in Alice Eve, providing a focal point for the plot's tension.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters and individuals whose gender does not match their assigned sex at birth.
  • The casting is homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
  • There is no representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • The narrative follows traditional gender hierarchies rather than challenging them.

Official Synopsis

Two hit men stumble upon a black magic altar and a bloody sacrifice in the home of their target and become ensnared in the terrifying shadowy darkness of the occult.

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