Cold Comes the Night (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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Cold Comes the Night2013

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What We Think

"Cold Comes the Night" is about as non-woke as it gets, a good old-fashioned crime thriller that relies on characters and plot over ideology. If you’re tired of the usual Hollywood identity checklist, this one’s refreshingly neutral.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on gritty storytelling with flawed, three-dimensional characters. There’s little evidence of casting or character emphasis based on identity politics; instead, motivation and circumstance drive the narrative. No major signs of forced representation or flawless protagonists here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional themes like family, desperation, and survival are treated genuinely. The story doesn’t undermine religion, masculinity, or family nor does it rewrite cultural history to fit modern ideology. If anything, it leans more into classic thriller tropes than social messaging.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s no strong ideological push, characters have mixed morals and are neither demonized nor glorified for holding traditional or non-traditional views. The film explores complexity, not dogma, and doesn’t mock or villainize dissenting perspectives.

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