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The Possession Experiment

The Possession Experiment

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2016

Not Rated

Director

Scott B. Hansen

Runtime

84 minutes

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The Possession Experiment operates within the established boundaries of the theological horror genre. It relies on conventional narrative structures and traditional spiritual conflicts rather than exploring diverse social identities. The film lacks visible markers of intentional diverse representation. Its focus remains on a singular theological premise, limiting the scope for deconstructing social hierarchies. Overall, the production follows standard genre conventions, offering little in the way of progressive storytelling or diverse character perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Possession Experiment have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or sexual orientations. It focuses on a single theological premise rather than exploring various identities.

How does The Possession Experiment portray gender?

Fair

The story follows a traditional narrative structure centered around a student's project. There is no indication of challenging traditional gender roles or presenting non-traditional roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Possession Experiment?

Limited

The overview does not provide information about a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon representation. The film likely adheres to standard genre casting practices without intentional diversity.

How does The Possession Experiment represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story engages with traditional religious themes through its theological subject matter. It does not show any evidence of secularist prioritization or deconstruction of Western religious norms.

Does The Possession Experiment include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence of neurodivergence or physical disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

  • The film maintains a clear, focused thematic core centered on a theological project.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or diverse character identities.
  • There is an absence of non-traditional gender roles or subverted hierarchies.
  • The casting and cultural themes appear to follow standard, non-diverse genre conventions.

Official Synopsis

When a student takes on a theology project, he taps into another side that had been hidden away from him.

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