The Messengers (2007) | How Woke Is It?

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The Messengers2007

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What We Think

This is a straightforward supernatural thriller with minimal woke elements. The Messengers tells its story without pandering to modern obsessions, focusing instead on genre thrills. If you’re tired of the current Hollywood trend, this one is almost a palate cleanser.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Messengers sticks to traditional horror tropes without leaning into identity politics or forced representation. Characters are defined by their roles in the plot and personal struggles, not social checkboxes. The focus stays on suspense rather than ticking diversity boxes, making the narrative feel organic and unforced.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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No major subversion of family, religion, or traditional values present here. The family dynamic is straightforward, and traditional roles are respected. Horror comes from supernatural elements, not social commentary or revisionism. It's basically a haunted house flick that could have been made decades ago.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s little evidence of any ideological monoculture. No sermonizing, and alternative perspectives aren't caricatured. The film isn't concerned with present-day hot-button issues, preferring atmosphere over agenda. Viewers looking for 'woke' messaging will find this film refreshingly empty of such content.

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