The Devil Rides Out (1968) | How Woke Is It?

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The Devil Rides Out1968

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About as non-woke as it gets, 'The Devil Rides Out' is a classic, unfiltered Hammer horror that embraces tradition, faith, and good old-fashioned heroism, with no hint of modern ideological baggage.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The film's narrative and character focus are squarely on traditional storytelling, suspense, and supernatural danger. There's no evidence of casting or character arcs being overwhelmed by identity politics or forced representation; roles are written and cast to fit the gothic horror tradition.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Far from undermining cultural foundations, the film leans heavily on themes of good versus evil, faith, Christianity, and traditional family loyalty. Masculinity, religion, and moral clarity are all portrayed as heroic and necessary forces against occult evil.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the film doesn't explicitly debate alternative worldviews, it depicts the traditional vs. occult struggle familiar to its era, without modern ideological influence. There is no apparent villainization of traditionalism or credible injection of progressive dogma.

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