
The Exorcist
1974
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Representation Score
Limited
2011
TV-14Director
Kotaro Terauchi
Runtime
79 minutes
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The film adheres closely to traditional horror clichés, emphasizing a classic spiritual conflict rather than exploring complex social dynamics or challenging social hierarchies. It reinforces traditional gender roles and spiritual frameworks without delving into deeper social issues.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
The story follows traditional gender roles where the female protagonist is vulnerable and her father acts as the strong protector.
As a Japanese production, the film likely reflects its local cultural context. However, there is no indication of intentional efforts to cast actors from diverse backgrounds.
The plot heavily relies on traditional spiritual frameworks, focusing on a moral battle between a heroic father and supernatural evil.
The film includes a character with schizophrenia, but it risks equating mental health issues with supernatural possession, which is a problematic horror cliché.
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Official Synopsis
Young Lisa reaches 20 years of age and begins to suffer from an unusual phenomenon that causes her face to become more and more disfigured by the day. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Lisa undergoes treatment but gets steadily worse. When evidence suggests that she is possessed by the devil, Lisa's father tries to exorcise the evil spirits in a life and death battle for her immortal soul!

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