Apple TVExorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.3
Overview
Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a research specialist free her from its grasp?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a research specialist free her from its grasp?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution are primarily theological and existential, exploring the nature of evil and spirituality without explicitly endorsing or critiquing specific political ideologies. It balances traditional religious themes with elements of psychological inquiry and a broader, interconnected view of consciousness.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, with a notable supporting role for a Black actor as an African elder, which adds visible diversity without explicit race-swapping of established roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on spiritual themes rather than critiquing specific demographics.
Secondary
The film portrays the Catholic Church's institutional approach to evil and spiritual matters as rigid, misguided, and ultimately less effective than a more personal, empathetic, and ancient understanding of spiritual forces. It questions the Vatican's authority and dogma.
Exorcist II: The Heretic does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on religious horror, demonic possession, and psychological elements, with no subplots or character arcs related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Exorcist II: The Heretic continues the story with established characters like Regan MacNeil and Sharon Spencer, maintaining their original genders. All other significant characters are new to this installment, thus no gender swaps occur.
The film features returning characters like Regan MacNeil and Sharon Spencer who maintain their established race from the original film. New characters introduced in this sequel do not have prior canonical racial depictions to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
3.8
4.5
Critic Ratings
1.0
3.9
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