Night of the Demon (1957) | How Woke Is It?

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Night of the Demon1957

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What We Think

A classic that’s blissfully untouched by modern wokeness. Night of the Demon showcases genuine narrative tension and respect for cultural traditions, never pausing to signal virtue or preach. Almost a museum piece for how non-woke the genre used to be.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Night of the Demon sticks closely to traditional narrative values, focusing on suspense, rationality, and the supernatural rather than identity politics. Characters are defined by their motives and roles in the story rather than modern demographic checkboxes. It feels refreshingly absent of any forced representation or box-ticking common in contemporary films.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Cultural and religious themes are respected, with skepticism and belief both getting a fair shake. There is no overt attempt to subvert gender roles or undermine family or tradition. The film operates within the cultural norms of its era, making it feel almost quaint by current standards.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews are present and debated: scientific rationalism and supernatural belief interact meaningfully. While some may see the skeptical protagonist as favored, the film allows viewers to ponder both sides, instead of ridiculing traditional beliefs or pushing a single fashionable ideology.

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