The Lift (1983) | How Woke Is It?

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The Lift1983

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What We Think

The Lift (1983) is blissfully free from modern woke trends. It’s a classic horror setup with no forced representation, no rewriting of traditions, and zero ideological browbeating. A relic of when the only thing elevator-related to worry about was being stuck inside one, not the politics you might find today.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Lift (1983) is a straightforward horror-thriller about a murderous elevator. Characters are written for plot function rather than ideology, and no focus on identity politics or forced representation is present. The film sticks to traditional thriller tropes, with little evidence of narrative being compromised by social messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There is no apparent undermining of religion, family, or traditional values. Masculinity, family, and everyday life are presented in an unremarkable, realistic way, without critique or elevation of modern moral values over tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives aren’t particularly explored, mostly because the focus is on the horror scenario itself. There’s no modern ideological messaging or monoculture present, just classic suspense and a touch of dark humor.

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