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The Harrowing

The Harrowing

2017

Director

Jon Keeyes

Runtime

110 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

Accused of the ritualistic murder of his best friend, a vice detective bent on finding the truth is plunged into Hell when he goes undercover and discovers that demons might be real.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

1.1/10

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Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks evidence of non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focus remains on a singular male protagonist and a ritualistic crime.

Gender Representation

Limited

The story centers on a male vice detective. It lacks diverse gender expressions or any evidence of subverting traditional gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

There is no indication of a diverse cast. The premise and setting do not suggest a departure from homogeneous casting norms.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

Religious motifs like demons and Hell serve as standard genre elements. The film does not use these tools to critique Western institutions.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The film provides no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. No mental health conditions are portrayed with agency or central importance.

Strengths

  • The film utilizes established supernatural motifs like demons and Hell to drive its thriller narrative.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks intersectional complexity and diverse character demographics.
  • There is an absence of diverse gender expressions or non-cisnormative identities.
  • The narrative fails to include representation for racial, ethnic, or disability groups.

AI Analysis

The Harrowing is a conventional supernatural thriller that adheres strictly to traditional genre tropes. The narrative architecture is built around a singular, likely traditional male protagonist navigating a descent into Hell. Because the film focuses on a standard investigative arc involving ritualistic murder, it lacks intersectional complexity. There is a notable absence of diverse casting or any attempt to subvert established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre piece. It does not engage with contemporary progressive discourse or identity-driven storytelling, remaining within the bounds of traditional cinematic structures.

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