The Thing from Another World (1951) | How Woke Is It?

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The Thing from Another World1951

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What We Think

A classic that predates 'woke' Hollywood, no forced representation or ideological shoehorning. The Thing from Another World tells its story without preaching or rewriting cultural foundations. If you’re looking for a non-woke film, this is about as safe as you get.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The narrative is straightforward, focused on suspense and survival with characters defined by their roles and actions, not identity politics. There's no sense of forced representation or sacrificing story for ideological statements, it's pure Cold War sci-fi fun.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional gender roles and authority figures (military and scientists) are respected. Masculinity isn’t mocked, and the film’s moral compass stays rooted in shared values. There's no effort to undermine religion, family, or cultural touchstones.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film doesn't villainize dissenting opinions or enforce a modern ideological monoculture. There’s healthy debate between military, scientists, and leadership, and all perspectives are treated earnestly. It’s refreshingly pluralistic compared to today’s standards.

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