The Unholy (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

The Unholy2021

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What We Think

The Unholy is not a woke horror film. While it includes some standard-issue religious skepticism, it largely avoids the pitfalls of modern Hollywood preachiness, focusing instead on delivering a traditional supernatural thriller.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The Unholy focuses on classic horror storytelling rather than identity politics. Characters are cast primarily to serve narrative roles, and the plot centers around supernatural events, not forced representation or unsubtle ideological messaging. While not revolutionary, it doesn’t seem interested in checking diversity boxes at the expense of the story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film does have critical moments directed at organized religion, portraying elements of the church as corrupt or exploitative. However, religion is central to the plot, and there’s no wholesale mockery of traditional values, just some familiar horror-movie skepticism of institutions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The movie avoids overt activism or one-sided ideology. While modern horror often dips into social commentary, The Unholy keeps its focus on good versus evil, making any ideological messaging minimal and secondary to genre conventions.

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