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The Confession

Name: The Confession
Director: Liam Banks
Released: 2017
Duration: 3 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2017

Director

Liam Banks

Runtime

3 minutes

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The Confession is a typical genre film designed as a promotional tie-in for the Conjuring Universe. It prioritizes creating an eerie atmosphere and using established supernatural clichés over exploring diverse identities. The narrative is centered around a single protagonist, limiting opportunities for diverse ensemble casts. Although the film features a strong female lead, it adheres to the familiar 'final girl' archetype. This dependence on well-known horror formulas means the film does not actively challenge social hierarchies or offer platforms for diverse cultural or racial perspectives. Ultimately, the film serves as an extension of the larger Conjuring Universe, emphasizing tension and religious symbolism rather than social or identity-based storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Confession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-traditional gender identities. The story revolves around Fiona’s struggle against both domestic and supernatural threats.

How does The Confession portray gender?

Fair

Fiona is the main character who takes control of her fate in navigating a supernatural threat. However, the story follows traditional horror patterns regarding gender roles and vulnerabilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Confession?

Limited

The film seems to stick to a traditional horror format without any indication of race-bent casting. The story focuses on a single protagonist within a specific local setting.

How does The Confession represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story depends heavily on well-known religious symbols and rituals like confession. It operates within a traditional framework of supernatural morality without questioning institutions.

Does The Confession include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist who drives the plot.
Religious settings provide a clear framework for supernatural tension.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender characters.
The film relies on traditional horror clichés that do not challenge gendered vulnerabilities.
There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity among the characters.

Official Synopsis

Fiona seeks refuge in her local church, escaping the evil within her house only to find that something far darker sits in the confession booth next to her. This short film is one of the five winning short films which were made for “My Annabelle Creation" competition as a promotion for the film Annabelle: Creation.

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