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The Return of the Exorcist

Name: The Return of the Exorcist
Director: Franco Lo Cascio, Angelo Pannacciò
Released: 1975
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1975

Not Rated

Director

Franco Lo Cascio, Angelo Pannacciò

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Return of the Exorcist is a product of mid-1970s Italian genre cinema, focusing on visceral horror rather than social deconstruction. The film relies on established supernatural clichés reflecting the demographic and thematic constraints of its time. While the female demon Haggia provides a central narrative driver, her role is tied to a traditional horror archetype where a feminine force victimizes a male protagonist. The production does not show intentional efforts towards inclusive storytelling or progressive social frameworks. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard period piece. It maintains the homogeneous casting and mythological focus typical of European horror from this era, offering little in the way of modern diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Return of the Exorcist have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. The story revolves around a supernatural possession involving a male student and a female demon.

How does The Return of the Exorcist portray gender?

Fair

The female demon Haggia plays a central role in driving the plot. Her power is portrayed as a supernatural threat rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Return of the Exorcist?

Limited

Given its 1975 Italian production, the film likely reflects the predominantly white demographics of its era. There is no indication of significant non-white representation.

How does The Return of the Exorcist represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story incorporates ancient curses and mysticism, moving beyond a singular Christian morality. However, it does not explicitly critique Western institutions or traditional social structures.

Does The Return of the Exorcist include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The female demon Haggia serves as a powerful narrative driver.

Limited or Absent

The film adheres to traditional gender roles and lacks LGBTQ+ representation.
The casting reflects the predominantly white demographics of 1970s Italian cinema.
The narrative does not engage with social critiques or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

An archaeology student photographs a mysterious naked woman by a waterfall, unaware that she is a female demon called Haggia, who soon takes possession of him via a cursed amulet.

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