The Ritual Killer (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

The Ritual Killer2023

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What We Think

The Ritual Killer is a non-woke crime thriller that avoids modern identity politics, forced representation, or excessive ideological preaching. Its focus remains firmly on suspense, folklore, and detective work, making it a rare example of Hollywood keeping its woke tendencies in check.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film focuses primarily on crime, investigation, and ritual killings rooted in African folklore. Characters are chosen for fit within the story rather than to fulfill identity quotas, and their traits serve the narrative rather than modern agendas. There's no sign of forced representation or overpowered, flawless diverse leads.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes such as justice, morality, and even family tragedy are presented without being undermined or subverted. Masculinity and religion are depicted in line with classic genre conventions rather than lampooned or rewritten to fit modern ideological trends.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews, including those rooted in African folklore and Western skepticism, are both portrayed. While the film sides against dangerous beliefs, it does not ridicule broader traditional or dissenting perspectives. There is some bias toward a Western perspective, but not in an ideologically 'woke' way.

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