Hypnotic (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Hypnotic2021

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What We Think

Hypnotic is a genre-focused thriller with little evidence of 'woke' priorities. It prioritizes story and suspense over social messaging, making it one of the less ideologically driven releases of recent years.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Hypnotic (2021) follows a fairly standard thriller formula, focusing more on suspense and psychological intrigue than on pushing identity over narrative. Identity politics appear minimal, with casting and character development prioritizing story and genre over ideological statements.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional family and moral structures are present but not heavily undermined. The film's focus remains on the psychological thriller aspect rather than critiquing or subverting religion, masculinity, or family.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews are not mocked or villainized. The film avoids overt ideological messaging, sticking closely to genre conventions with little commentary on broader cultural issues.

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