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Amityville Exorcism

Amityville Exorcism

2017

NR

Director

Mark Polonia

Runtime

77 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

A family must put faith in a mysterious priest when an demonic force, connected to a decades-old murders in their home, possesses their daughter.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

1.6/10

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Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks any discernible presence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities. It operates within a conventional horror framework that does not engage with queer identities.

Gender Representation

Limited

The narrative utilizes traditional gender dynamics, centering on a female protagonist who serves as the site of conflict. Her agency is compromised by possession, reinforcing common victim tropes.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The production adheres to a homogeneous casting model. There is no evidence of a diverse ensemble that challenges the Anglo-Saxon norm often found in low-budget American horror.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Minimal

Thematic elements are rooted in traditional religious institutions. The reliance on a priest positions Christian morality as the primary defense against chaos, reinforcing established Western structures.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The portrayal of the possessed daughter risks using mental or physical instability as a mere plot device. There is no evidence of neurodivergent agency or characters navigating the world with autonomy.

Strengths

  • The film adheres to established genre tropes, providing a predictable experience for fans of traditional supernatural horror.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks intersectional depth and fails to challenge conventional social or cultural hierarchies.
  • The narrative relies on the 'victim' trope for its female lead, limiting her agency.
  • The casting and thematic focus lack racial and cultural diversity, favoring a homogeneous demographic.
  • The depiction of possession risks using mental instability as a mere tool for horror rather than meaningful representation.

AI Analysis

Amityville Exorcism is a conventional genre piece that adheres to established cinematic hierarchies. It prioritizes traditional religious authority and standard horror tropes, offering little disruption of social or cultural expectations. The film lacks intersectional depth, focusing instead on a singular, traditionalist struggle between religious order and supernatural disorder. The narrative architecture remains within a very narrow, traditionalist demographic. Ultimately, the production relies on familiar tropes rather than intentional narrative subversion or diverse storytelling.

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