It Comes at Night (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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12%

It Comes at Night2017

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What We Think

"It Comes at Night" stays refreshingly non-woke, focusing on human nature under pressure rather than ideological trends. There’s very little identity politics; the story is all about survival, moral ambiguity, and trust. A rare example of subtlety from modern Hollywood.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film prioritizes psychological tension and character-driven drama over identity-focused narratives. Casting, character development, and plot are rooted in survival themes rather than ideological messaging. There’s little evidence that character traits like race, gender, or sexuality override merit or story logic.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional themes of family, masculinity, and morality are explored as central pillars. The story emphasizes the importance and eventual unraveling of family bonds without deriding them or pushing revisionist takes. If anything, it’s a firm reminder that these bonds are both fragile and vital.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s no heavy-handed ideological messaging here. Alternative worldviews are represented through differing family choices, and no group or identity is demeaned or put on a pedestal. The film’s bleak worldview is more apolitical and existential than ideological.

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