Nightmare Alley (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Nightmare Alley2021

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What We Think

Nightmare Alley remains refreshingly non-woke, putting story, character, and old-school noir themes first. Any social commentary is woven naturally, not forced.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Nightmare Alley sticks closely to its noir roots, emphasizing story and character over identity-driven messaging. Casting choices align with historical context and narrative merit, not forced diversity. The film relies on traditional tension and flawed characters, not ideological short-cuts.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film explores classic moral themes like ambition, sin, and downfall in a way that doesn’t overemphasize modern ideological critiques of tradition, masculinity, or religion. Family and morality play roles consistent with noir tradition, not as targets of ridicule.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s little evidence of ideological monoculture. Alternative worldviews are presented through flawed characters, and the plot's cynicism allows for debate about morality rather than preaching a particular worldview.

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