You are here:

Amityville Exorcism

Name: Amityville Exorcism
Director: Mark Polonia
Released: 2017
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Mark Polonia

Runtime

77 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Amityville Exorcism is a conventional genre piece that adheres to established cinematic hierarchies. It prioritizes traditional religious authority and standard horror clichés, offering little disruption of social or cultural expectations. The film focuses on a narrow, traditionalist struggle between religious order and supernatural disorder, lacking multi-layered depth. The narrative structure remains within a very narrow demographic. Ultimately, the production relies on familiar formulas rather than intentional narrative subversion or diverse storytelling.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Amityville Exorcism have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. It follows a typical horror storyline that does not engage with queer identities.

How does Amityville Exorcism portray gender?

Limited

The movie uses traditional gender roles, focusing on a female protagonist who becomes the main character in conflict. Her ability to drive the story is limited by possession, reinforcing common victim stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Amityville Exorcism?

Limited

The film features a homogeneous cast with no evidence of a diverse ensemble that challenges the Anglo-Saxon norm often seen in low-budget American horror movies.

How does Amityville Exorcism represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The themes are based on traditional religious institutions. The story relies on a priest representing Christian morality as the primary defense against chaos, reinforcing established Western structures.

Does Amityville Exorcism include 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 ability to act or characters navigating the world with autonomy.

Present on Screen

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

Limited or Absent

The film lacks multi-layered depth and fails to challenge conventional social or cultural hierarchies.
The narrative relies on the 'victim' cliché for its female lead, limiting her role in driving the story.
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.

Official 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.

How are these scores produced? →