Ghostland (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Ghostland2018

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What We Think

Ghostland is about as non-woke as horror films get these days, its focus is on psychological thrills and genre tension rather than shoehorned messaging or progressive talking points.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Ghostland focuses on psychological horror and trauma, centering its plot around suspense and survival rather than any form of identity politics. There’s little sign of casting or story decisions made to satisfy contemporary ideological trends. Character arcs and decisions seem firmly rooted in the genre’s conventions.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film does not appear to be interested in social commentary about family, religion, masculinity, or traditional morality. It’s a pure horror piece, dealing with fear and violence, rather than undermining cultural norms or pushing revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Ghostland features horror tropes and standard genre characters without overtly mocking or villainizing alternative points of view. It doesn’t take time to promote an ideological agenda, preferring a straight-up, if intense, thriller experience.

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