The Devils (1971) | How Woke Is It?

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65%

The Devils1971

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What We Think

'The Devils' isn't woke by today's identity politics standards, but its harsh critique of religion and traditional authority is subversive in its own right, with a strong anti-traditional bent. It's more provocative and rebellious than outright woke, but conservatives won't find much comfort here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film explores challenging themes around authority and hysteria, its focus remains more on psychological horror and character complexity rather than pushing modern identity politics or swapping narrative for ideology. There's no forced representation by today's standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Hyper Woke

What is this?

'The Devils' offers a highly critical portrayal of religion, authority, and traditional institutions, depicting them as corrupt or dangerous. This subversive take on faith and morality would be seen as undermining cultural foundations, especially for those who value tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

The film takes a highly critical stance on religion and authority, with little to no authentic representation of their positive roles. While it's not pushing current 'woke' talking points, it does lack a diversity of perspectives, preferring to present established power as oppressive or villainous.

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