Down a Dark Hall (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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20%

Down a Dark Hall2018

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What We Think

Down a Dark Hall keeps its woke levels refreshingly low. The film focuses on suspense and supernatural thrills, not lecture material. Traditional storytelling comes before virtue signaling, rare for modern releases. If you’re tired of preachy Hollywood output, this one’s a breath of dark, gothic air.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Down a Dark Hall largely keeps its narrative focused on classic gothic thriller elements rather than shoehorning in identity politics. Most characters are developed based on their personalities and the supernatural premise, rather than checking diversity boxes or virtue signaling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't aggressively undermine traditional values. It leans into themes of authority, mentorship, and the occult without painting masculinity, family, or traditional morality as obstacles. Any subversions are more in service of the thriller genre than ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews aren't villainized; the story centers on supernatural phenomena rather than social commentary. While not a celebration of pluralism, it doesn't shove ideological messages down the audience's throat either.

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