Was the villain Harry Powell asexual, Pedophile or Gay?
He seems to genuinely believe in God but even after he marries Willa on their wedding night seems disgusted by the thought of sexual relations with his new Bride. When she comes out the bathroom all gussied up and ready for some love he is laying on the bed covered up as far away from her as he possibly can. When he realizes she isn't going to just go to sleep he scolds her as some kind of terrible whore even though they are married and according to the bible he is responsible to cossumate the marriage. Even back in the 50's she could legally divorce him or get an annulment for his refusing to consummate the marriage.
Later in the Movie Harry has another opportunity with a young women in Ruby the horny teenage girl that falls quickly for Harry. Ruby throws herself at Harry but once she gives Harry the info on the 2 kids he immediately loses all interest in her.
On the other hand Harry Powell is indeed very interested in the 2 children. Of course on it's face is because they know where the $10k is hidden. Due to the Hays Code the movie wouldn't likely be able to make it crystal clear that the man is a child predator. Does the movie have enough subtext to say that Harry was a child predator?