Thanksgiving (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Thanksgiving2023

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What We Think

For a modern horror flick, "Thanksgiving" is refreshingly non-woke. It sticks to its genre roots, avoids obvious ideology-driven detours, and gives us what it promises: campy, gory fun. Not much to complain about here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

"Thanksgiving" largely keeps its narrative intact, focusing on traditional slasher tropes and genre expectations. Characters are presented with a mix of abilities and flaws, and identity factors aren’t overly emphasized at the expense of story or suspense. The casting and character arcs appear to serve the plot first, not ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film draws on small-town Americana and classic family dynamics without feeling the need to subvert or ridicule them. Traditional values and holiday themes are present, and the story doesn’t seem preoccupied with lecturing the audience about modern morality or undermining cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s little obvious ideological messaging, no heavy-handed portrayal of dissenters or traditional perspectives as villains. The plot keeps its focus on suspense rather than social commentary, letting characters have varied backgrounds and motivations.

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