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The Devil Made Me Do It

The Devil Made Me Do It

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2021

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film centers on genre-specific horror and true crime clichés, adhering to a traditional narrative structure that favors established archetypes. While it raises sophisticated questions about moral relativism and the limits of legal accountability, these elements take a backseat to the supernatural conflict. Ultimately, the production maintains a homogeneous social environment reflective of its specific historical context, without attempting to represent a diverse modern audience.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Devil Made Me Do It have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The main romantic storyline focuses on the relationship between the male protagonist and his girlfriend, following a strictly heterosexual perspective.

How does The Devil Made Me Do It portray gender?

Fair

Gender dynamics in the film remain traditional, centered around a conventional domestic framework. Although the female lead demonstrates emotional strength, the film does not challenge or subvert traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Devil Made Me Do It?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the 1981 New Hampshire setting. There is no significant color-blind casting or diverse representation in central roles.

How does The Devil Made Me Do It represent religion and culture?

Fair

Religious institutions play a central role in the plot. The narrative explores moral relativism by attributing actions to supernatural forces rather than individual choice.

Does The Devil Made Me Do It include disability representation?

Limited

The film touches on themes of neurodivergence through the lens of demonic possession. However, this condition is used primarily as a plot device rather than representing a lived experience.

Present on Screen

  • Explores nuanced questions about moral relativism and the breakdown of personal responsibility.
  • Uses religious institutions as complex, central pillars of the narrative.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks diverse representation and color-blind casting in key roles.
  • Handles psychological instability as a supernatural plot device rather than a lived experience.
  • Does not include LGBTQ+ or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

Official Synopsis

When an 11-year-old Connecticut boy shows signs of being possessed by the Devil, famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren conclude he needs an exorcism. The released demons are at the heart of one of America's most shocking murder cases.

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