The Babadook (2014) | How Woke Is It?

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The Babadook2014

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What We Think

The Babadook avoids the standard trappings of modern wokeness, focusing on timeless themes of grief, parental struggle, and psychological horror. This film is refreshingly low-woke in its approach.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Babadook centers on psychological horror and grief without forcing in modern identity politics. Characters derive from the story's emotional core, not diversity checklists, and are depicted with realistic flaws and struggles.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional family dynamics are explored in a nuanced, non-preachy way. There isn't overt undermining of masculinity, religion, or traditional values; the story focuses on motherhood and trauma without demonizing traditional structures.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There are no glaring ideological monologues or one-note caricatures. The film remains ambiguous and character-driven, resisting the urge to lecture the audience or paint ‘the other’ as pure villainy.

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