The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

13%

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker2023

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What We Think

A refreshingly non-woke offering by Netflix standards, 'The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' is more interested in unraveling a bizarre true-crime saga than lecturing viewers. The film’s main focus is on the unpredictable consequences of internet fame, not on identity or ideology.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film primarily tells a true-crime story and focuses on the complexities of the main subject, Kai, rather than pushing overt identity themes. There's little evidence of narrative sacrifice for ideology; the storytelling centers around the fallout from viral fame and real-world crime.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s minimal emphasis on undermining family, religion, or traditional gender roles. The documentary approach keeps the focus on events and individuals, not on subverting cultural norms, so this area remains largely untouched by contemporary ideological trends.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film does rely on contemporary morality for its social media critique and portrayal of crime, it does allow for multiple perspectives. The coverage does not wholly villainize alternative worldviews, though it subtly leans toward prevailing mainstream narratives.

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