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The Harrowing

Name: The Harrowing
Director: Jon Keeyes
Released: 2017
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

0.2/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Jon Keeyes

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Harrowing is a conventional supernatural thriller that adheres strictly to traditional genre clichés. The narrative is centered 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 complexity in representing diverse identities. There is a notable absence of diverse casting or any attempt to challenge 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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Category Breakdown

Does The Harrowing have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-binary gender identities. The story revolves around a single male protagonist and a ritualistic crime scenario.

How does The Harrowing portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male vice detective. It lacks diverse gender expressions and does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Harrowing?

Minimal

There is no indication of a diverse cast. The film does not suggest a departure from homogeneous casting norms.

How does The Harrowing represent religion and culture?

Limited

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

Does The Harrowing include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any neurodivergence or physical disabilities. No mental health conditions are portrayed with significant importance.

Present on Screen

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

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse character demographics and multi-layered complexity.
There is an absence of diverse gender expressions or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The narrative fails to include representation for racial, ethnic, or disability groups.

Official 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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