The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) | How Woke Is It?

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The Town That Dreaded Sundown1976

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What We Think

The Town That Dreaded Sundown is about as non-woke as it gets, reflecting the horror conventions and cultural norms of its era. If you're looking for a break from modern Hollywood's ideological trends, this is a safe bet.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This 1976 slasher leans on straightforward storytelling, focusing on suspense rather than any ideological agenda. The characters are written and cast in line with typical genre standards of the era, with no apparent prioritization of identity over plot or character development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film reflects traditional American small-town values, with no noticeable attempts to subvert gender roles or reinterpret cultural touchstones for modern sensibilities. Family, religion, and law enforcement are depicted in a conventional manner for the genre and time period.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There isn't much ideological messaging here beyond classic horror fare. While the worldviews are largely traditional, there is little attempt to mock or villainize dissenting perspectives, nor is there a heavy-handed ideological consensus.

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