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American Exorcism

American Exorcism

2017

Director

Tripp Weathers

Runtime

92 minutes

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Synopsis

Damon Richter thought he left the world of possessions, exorcisms, and evil behind until an old friend arrives with frightening information about his estranged daughter knowing that only his otherworldly skills can save her.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.2/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film centers on a patriarchal conflict between an estranged father and daughter. It lacks non-cisnormative identities or narratives that challenge heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Fair

Agency is concentrated in the male protagonist's specialized skills. While the daughter drives the plot, the film relies on traditional masculine hero tropes.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The narrative appears to follow the demographic norms of standard American horror. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The story engages with religious themes of possession and exorcism. It focuses on a classic struggle against supernatural evil rather than cultural critique.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no discernible evidence regarding the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical disabilities within the narrative.

Strengths

  • The film explores the tension between individual secularism and religious institutionalism through its central themes.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative relies heavily on traditional masculine hero tropes and patriarchal structures.
  • There is a lack of diverse casting and representation of non-cisnormative identities.
  • The story misses opportunities to include neurodivergent or disabled perspectives.

AI Analysis

American Exorcism follows a conventional horror structure that prioritizes genre tropes over social complexity. The narrative is driven by a singular, male-led rescue arc, which reinforces traditional power dynamics rather than deconstructing them. The film lacks intentionality regarding intersectional storytelling. It adheres to established archetypes, focusing on a patriarchal family dynamic and religious themes without offering broader cultural or identity-based perspectives.

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