Happy Death Day 2U (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Happy Death Day 2U2019

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What We Think

Happy Death Day 2U is surprisingly non-woke by modern Hollywood standards, prioritizing genre fun over ideology. The story and characters are constructed for entertainment, not social engineering, making it a refreshingly low-woke offering.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Happy Death Day 2U sticks closely to its sci-fi/horror-comedy premise, prioritizing plot twists and the protagonist's journey over any forced representation or overt focus on identity politics. Characters are defined mainly by their quirks and relationships, not their demographic traits. Little feels shoehorned in for ideological reasons.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't go out of its way to undermine family, religion, or traditional values. While it centers on a strong female character, it doesn’t aggressively subvert gender roles or mock masculinity. The themes are more about personal growth and relationships than pushing modern ideological boundaries.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s very little ideological messaging. The film focuses on entertainment and genre conventions, and it doesn’t villainize alternative viewpoints or hammer home any one worldview. Characters have diverse personalities and motivations, with minimal attention on political or social issues.

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