Representation Of Mystical Symbols and The Devil's Ritual In The Horor Film " The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”.

Cindyaisya, Salma (2025) Representation Of Mystical Symbols and The Devil's Ritual In The Horor Film " The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”. S1 thesis, Universitas PGRI Madiun.

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Abstract

This study explores the representation of mystical symbols and satanic rituals in the horror film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) using Charles Sanders Peirce’s triadic theory of semiotics. The research aims to identify significant symbols within the film and interpret their deeper cultural, religious, and psychological meanings. Through qualitative methods and visual documentation techniques, the study focuses on four main symbols: the pentagram, ritual altar, totem, and black candle. Each symbol is analyzed through Peirce’s triadic model; representamen (the form), object (the meaning), and interpretant (the audience’s understanding) to uncover how these elements construct fear and meaning in the viewer's mind. Findings show that these mystical symbols function not only as aesthetic elements but also as complex semiotic systems that reflect societal fears, cultural beliefs, and supernatural ideologies. The pentagram and altar represent occult traditions and the connection between the material and spiritual realms, while the totem and black candles serve as symbols of psychological transformation and ritual energy. The study concludes that such symbols operate on multiple levels, as icons, indexes, and symbols and contribute significantly to the horror atmosphere by invoking established cultural codes and emotional responses.This research reinforces the effectiveness of Peirce’s semiotic theory in film analysis and highlights the role of visual signs in shaping narrative and thematic depth. It also opens opportunities for future comparative and interdisciplinary studies on mystical symbolism in global horror cinema.

Item Type:	Thesis/Skripsi/Tugas Akhir (S1)
Kata Kunci:	Semiotics; Peirce; mystical symbols; horror film; The Conjuring
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
Divisions:	Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	SALMA CINDYAISYA SALMA
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2025 02:29
Last Modified:	16 Oct 2025 02:29
URI:	http://eprint.unipma.ac.id/id/eprint/5531

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