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The Exorcists

Name: The Exorcists
Director: Jose Prendes
Released: 2023
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2023

Director

Jose Prendes

Runtime

85 minutes

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The Exorcists follows a very conventional horror storyline that relies heavily on well-known clichés. The narrative is driven by a father figure protecting his family, which reinforces traditional gender roles and a typical nuclear family setup. The film lacks diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ characters and specific racial or ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, it relies on traditional religious rituals and moral binaries without exploring more nuanced cultural perspectives. Overall, the film adheres closely to traditional horror structures and does not challenge or subvert these conventions.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Exorcists have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it show any intimate relationships between same-sex partners. The main characters are part of a traditional nuclear family and a group of experts.

How does The Exorcists portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a father who acts as a protector, reinforcing traditional masculine roles. There are no visible roles for women that drive the story forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Exorcists?

Limited

There is no explicit information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. The setting and character backgrounds remain undefined.

How does The Exorcists represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline depends on traditional religious ceremonies and a clear division between good and evil spirits. It does not explore secular or diverse moral viewpoints.

Does The Exorcists include disability representation?

Limited

The concept of possession is used to cause physical and psychological changes, but this might be seen as a simple plot device rather than a meaningful exploration of neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

The film presents a clear, high-stakes spiritual conflict involving a demonic entity and a powerful evil force.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional masculine protector roles and lacks visible female influence.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
The use of possession as a plot device may trivialize mental or physical instability.

Official Synopsis

When his child is possessed by an unrelenting evil, a father hires three expert exorcists to purge the demon and save his family. But this demon is merely the gatekeeper to a true hellion that will be unleashed on earth if the trio of exorcists fail.

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