The Devil's Candy (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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The Devil's Candy2016

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What We Think

A refreshingly non-woke film by modern standards, The Devil’s Candy sticks to atmospheric horror and relatable themes of family. No forced diversity, no subverted gender roles, just a good old school psychological horror.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The Devil's Candy focuses primarily on its horror narrative and character-driven storytelling. There are no apparent instances of forced representation or identity-based casting taking precedence over plot or character growth. The film’s characters feel grounded and their development serves the story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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This film doesn’t take aim at traditional values or subvert cultural foundations. Family dynamics, religious symbolism, and notions of fatherhood are explored without preachy messaging. If anything, the story centers around a father’s struggle to protect his family, which aligns closely with traditional themes.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The Devil's Candy doesn’t seem to overtly promote a particular ideological lens. Its focus stays on psychological horror rather than social commentary, and it doesn’t villainize dissenting perspectives or stifle internal character conflict. There’s little overt morality play here.

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