Girl in the Basement (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

23%

Girl in the Basement2021

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What We Think

While dark and disturbing, 'Girl in the Basement' doesn’t lean into woke trends; its focus is narrow and dramatic rather than ideological. Traditional themes take a hit due to the horrifying subject matter, but not as part of a wider, fashionable agenda.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film focuses on a harrowing case of familial abuse and doesn’t appear to insert identity politics or forced representation. Its storytelling centers on a true crime-inspired narrative, not the fashionable social justice checklist, so narrative integrity remains mostly intact.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Some viewers may interpret the film’s portrayal of family as grim and patriarchal authority as monstrous, which could be seen as undermining traditional structures. However, the context is criminal abuse, not broad cultural commentary, so the score isn’t excessively high.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The movie does not dwell on ideological uniformity or overtly push modern social issues. The villain is abusive, but not depicted as a stand-in for maligned traditional views beyond the specific crime.

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