
My Amityville Horror
2013

2018
Director
William Friedkin
Runtime
68 minutes
Average Rating
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William Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be explained by psychiatry, and which became worse during Christian holidays.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The documentary focuses exclusively on Catholic liturgical and spiritual procedures. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities.
Gender Representation
The film centers on a patriarchal hierarchy led by male clergy. While Cristina is a central subject, she remains a passive recipient of spiritual intervention.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Set in Rome, the film reflects local demographics with a predominantly white, European presentation. It does not seek to expand beyond Western-centric casting norms.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative functions as a defense of the Roman Catholic Church. It promotes a singular moral framework of good versus evil rather than moral relativism.
Disability Representation
Subjects experience severe psychological fits framed through a supernatural lens. These conditions serve as evidence of demonic influence rather than providing agency to the individuals.
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AI Analysis
William Friedkin’s documentary operates as a traditionalist preservation of religious ritual. It prioritizes the efficacy of the Catholic priesthood and institutional dogma over social subversion. The film reinforces existing hierarchies rather than challenging them. The narrative lacks intersectional complexity, focusing instead on a singular, culturally specific spiritual reality. By centering on the Vatican's authority, the film maintains a rigid, non-relativistic worldview that avoids modern social discourse. Ultimately, the work is a study of historical religious authority. It provides a narrow window into specific spiritual practices without attempting to engage with broader, diverse social perspectives.

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