: The film explicitly critiques the patriarchal structure of the Church by placing a woman at the center of a spiritual battle usually led by men.
: Unlike many slashers, the plot is driven by a message of self-forgiveness. It suggests that a demon's power stems from a person's refusal to forgive themselves for past trauma. Reza por el diablo
: Sister Ann (played by Jacqueline Byers) attends a school of exorcism in Boston to study demonic possession. : The film explicitly critiques the patriarchal structure
While the film follows many standard tropes of the exorcism subgenre, critics and viewers have noted several standout elements: Reza por el diablo