Poltergeist (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Poltergeist (2015) is a mostly non-woke horror remake that sticks to the basics: haunted house, threatened family, and suspense. It avoids forced representation, ideology-heavy revisions, or activism, and could be described as nearly nostalgia-inducing for its lack of modern Hollywood wokeness.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Poltergeist (2015) mostly sticks to classic horror storytelling. Casting choices and character arcs don't appear to overtly emphasize identity over personality or skill. It's a straightforward remake focused on family survival rather than ideological messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film retains the core theme of family unity in the face of supernatural threats. It doesn’t ridicule religion, masculinity, or traditional values, if anything, it upholds them as strengths needed to overcome evil.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is little sign of overtly modern ideological messaging or villainization of traditional perspectives. The characters’ worldview is refreshingly apolitical, reminiscent of classic horror. No agenda-heavy point-of-view dominates.

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