The Other (1972) | How Woke Is It?

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The Other1972

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What We Think

The Other is about as non-woke as it gets, a pure, atmospheric thriller from a time before Hollywood discovered identity checklists. If you’re looking for a film that doesn’t even know what woke means, this one is a safe bet.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"The Other" from 1972 is firmly rooted in psychological horror and classic storytelling, without prioritizing identity politics or modern diversity checkboxes. The characters and plot are shaped more by family, mystery, and psychological tension than anything resembling contemporary ideological meddling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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This film is steeped in traditional family and rural values, exploring themes of innocence, evil, and familial bonds without taking aim at religion or masculinity. There is little indication of undermining traditional norms; instead, it examines universal human fears and relationships.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is no present-day ideological monoculture here. The story focuses on universal dilemmas, and alternative viewpoints are not attacked or mocked. All characters receive humanized, sincere treatment, devoid of modern virtue signaling or didactic preaching.

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