In the Tall Grass (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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In the Tall Grass2019

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What We Think

"In the Tall Grass" avoids the usual Hollywood woke trappings, sticking with classic horror elements and letting the story breathe. Viewers looking for non-woke thrillers won’t find the usual checklist of progressive virtue signals here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on suspense and supernatural horror rather than identity politics. Characters are defined by their circumstances and choices, not by forced representation or ideological signaling. The narrative remains grounded in Stephen King's signature style, not sacrificing storytelling for modern virtue signaling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Religion and family are present as character motivations, but they're not ridiculed or turned into ideological punching bags. The film's threats are supernatural and existential, not rooted in real-world politics or cultural subversion. No overt effort to undermine traditional values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s minimal presence of modern ideological messaging. Traditional and alternative perspectives aren’t focus points; the story is more interested in psychological terror than preaching a social message. The antagonists are supernatural rather than ideological caricatures.

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