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Demon House

Name: Demon House
Director: Zak Bagans
Released: 2019
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2019

TV-14

Director

Zak Bagans

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Demon House is a documentary that emphasizes paranormal investigation over social representation. Its narrative structure is conservative, focusing on spiritual warfare and domestic history rather than diverse identities. The film upholds traditional hierarchies, especially through its religious and domestic archetypes. It lacks the intention to disrupt or expand conventional social representations, concentrating instead on the intensity of the investigation. Overall, the film caters to a specific horror niche that relies on established supernatural traditions, resulting in a largely homogeneous and traditional audience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Demon House have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters and does not address non-cisgender identities. The story stays within a traditional framework focused on spiritual and psychological themes.

How does Demon House portray gender?

Fair

Women in the Perron family play significant roles in the paranormal events, but these roles adhere to traditional domestic stereotypes without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Demon House?

Limited

The film centers on a historical event in the American Midwest, featuring a cast that is predominantly white and lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Demon House represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story unfolds within a traditional Western spiritual context, reinforcing conventional morality through depictions of spiritual battles and religious conflicts.

Does Demon House include disability representation?

Limited

The film explores themes of psychological trauma through supernatural possession, but it does not delve into neurodivergence or physical disabilities as central plot elements.

Present on Screen

Highlights the experiences of the Perron family through a female-centric perspective.
Emphasizes the psychological intensity of the central subjects' experiences.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from a more diverse cast reflecting various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Does not incorporate LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisgender gender identities.
Addresses psychological distress through supernatural means rather than exploring neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Mass hysteria breaks-out over an alleged demonic possession in an Indiana home. Zak Bagans then buys the house, sight unseen, over the phone. He and his crew soon become the next victims of the most documented case of demonic possession in US history.

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