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Exorcismo

Name: Exorcismo
Director: Juan Bosch
Released: 1975
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1975

Not Rated

Director

Juan Bosch

Runtime

90 minutes

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Exorcismo is a traditional 1970s horror film that adheres strictly to the genre conventions of its time. The narrative structure is built on established religious and familial hierarchies, offering little subversion of social norms. The central conflict—a daughter being possessed by her deceased father—reinforces patriarchal power dynamics. This focus on traditional authority figures limits the scope of character's ability to drive the story and identity exploration. Ultimately, the film functions as a culturally homogeneous piece of European genre cinema. It prioritizes supernatural conflict and religious tradition over diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Exorcismo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any queer narratives or characters with non-traditional gender identities. The plot revolves around a satanic ritual and supernatural possession.

How does Exorcismo portray gender?

Limited

Although the main character is a woman, her ability to drive the story is diminished by supernatural forces. The story emphasizes patriarchal structures through the possession of a daughter by her father's spirit.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Exorcismo?

Limited

The production seems to operate within a culturally homogeneous European context. There is no indication of intentional racial diversity or the disruption of Eurocentric norms.

How does Exorcismo represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative relies on traditional religious themes and a binary moral conflict between the Church and Satan. It uses religious clichés as genre devices rather than social critiques.

Does Exorcismo include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist, placing women at the heart of the plot.

Limited or Absent

The narrative reinforces patriarchal hierarchies through the theme of paternal possession.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender characters.
There is no evidence of racial diversity or the disruption of Eurocentric norms.
The story relies on traditional religious themes rather than exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A young woman participates (unknowingly) in a satanic ceremony and gets possessed by the spirit of her late father.

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