The Descent: Part 2 (2009) | How Woke Is It?

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The Descent: Part 22009

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What We Think

The Descent: Part 2 is refreshingly non-woke, focusing on organic thrills and actual character arcs. No baked-in lectures, identity politicking, or moral grandstanding here, just good, bloody cave horror.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The Descent: Part 2 continues the story of a largely female cast, but their survival and roles are driven by the previous film’s plot, not ideology. Characters have flaws, realistic fears, and genuine development rather than being defined by identity features. It feels like a natural thriller, not a lecture.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional family, religion, and masculinity aren’t specifically targeted or subverted. The focus is on survival horror, with no overt attempts to elevate one worldview or undermine another. Masculinity isn’t mocked; it’s fairly absent due to the premise, but that’s an organic result of the story, not an agenda.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There isn’t much overt ideology throughout. All characters appear primarily motivated by survival. There's no clear villainization of traditional beliefs or caricaturing of dissent. Any group solidarity comes from circumstance, not worldview. Dialogue remains apolitical even as the characters face extreme stress.

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