Supernatural occurrences dominate most of the motion picture, but the fact that they are subtle contributes to the overall feeling of mystery that the film triggers in most viewers. Yet another concept that makes it possible for the film to put across a controversial message is the fact that the actors are all white; somewhat seeming that the motion picture is meant to reinforce the typical image of the American family. The film is generally meant to put across the story of the 'standard' American family being haunted and attacked by demons and it would thus be pointless for it to contain elements that would turn it into a dysfunctional group.

Julie appears to express feelings related to a sentiment of repression, considering that she has the tendency to ignore events that other individuals would consider disturbing and that she blames her boyfriend's suspicious attitude as a result of the...
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