The Exorcist

Representation / casting choices

Latino actor leads as a priest in a Chicago setting and a bisexual priest receives on-screen romantic scenes; producers and star Geena Davis emphasized women in the writers room and inclusive storytelling.

Political / ideological dialogue

Occasional tension with Catholic Church rules appears, but dialogue stays focused on faith, doubt, and exorcism rather than modern activist ideas.

Identity-driven story themes

The bisexual priest’s personal life and Latino priest’s background receive screen time alongside the main possession plot; strong female family roles stand out, yet demonic horror drives the narrative.

Institutional / cultural critique

Shows friction between independent exorcists and strict Church hierarchy, a classic element of the genre, without reframing it as current-day systemic or identity-based attacks.