5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Exorcist III (1990)
The Exorcist III (1990)
Overview
On the fifteenth anniversary of the exorcism that claimed Father Damien Karras' life, Police Lieutenant Kinderman's world is once again shattered when a boy is found decapitated and savagely crucified.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
On the fifteenth anniversary of the exorcism that claimed Father Damien Karras' life, Police Lieutenant Kinderman's world is once again shattered when a boy is found decapitated and savagely crucified.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
While the core subject of demonic possession is largely apolitical, the film's resolution champions traditional religious faith and spiritual intervention as the sole effective solution against absolute evil, aligning its thematic approach more with conservative values.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble and no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative does not critique traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of its main characters.
Secondary
The film affirms the reality of demonic evil and the efficacy of Catholic rituals and faith as the primary defense against it. Priests, despite personal struggles, are portrayed as essential figures in combating supernatural threats.
The Exorcist III does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on supernatural horror, crime investigation, and religious elements, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identity within its plot or character arcs.
The Exorcist III does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on supernatural horror and a detective's investigation into serial murders, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts characters from its source novel and previous installment without altering their established genders. All significant characters maintain their canonical male or female identities.
All major characters in The Exorcist III, including returning characters like Lieutenant Kinderman and Father Dyer, maintain the same racial portrayal as established in the original film and source material. No character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
5.8
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