The Frighteners (1996) | How Woke Is It?

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The Frighteners1996

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What We Think

The Frighteners is almost entirely non-woke, keeping its focus on storytelling and supernatural fun. It feels like a relic from before Hollywood got swept up in performative ideology, and it’s better for it.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Frighteners sticks to its supernatural thriller roots, focusing on storytelling rather than ticking representation boxes. Casting and character backgrounds appear to be driven by the script, not diversity quotas, and the film prioritizes engaging plot over contemporary identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional themes like family, good versus evil, and human redemption are part of the story. There is no real attempt to mock, subvert, or rewrite traditional values. Masculinity, faith, and cultural norms are neither targeted nor excessively elevated, pretty refreshing, honestly.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s no real sign of ideological groupthink here; alternative viewpoints are not villainized, and the film doesn’t promote modern ideological narratives. Characters are flawed, multi-dimensional, and not mouthpieces for current sociopolitical ideas.

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