The Vigil (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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The Vigil2020

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What We Think

The Vigil is refreshingly non-woke. It honors tradition and faith, delivers its scares without preachiness, and avoids the usual Hollywood checklists. If you’re tired of every film being a vehicle for 2020s identity politics, this one feels like a breath of fresh air.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Vigil is a horror film rooted in Jewish folklore, focusing on atmosphere and psychological tension rather than modern identity politics. There’s little evidence of forced representation or narrative bending for ideological purposes. It sticks closely to genre conventions and personal storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Rather than undermining tradition, the film takes Jewish rituals and beliefs seriously. It handles religious elements respectfully, framing them as essential to the story and not as outdated or dangerous. Masculinity and family aren’t mocked; the focus is on cultural and spiritual legacy.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s no overt ideological message or mocking of alternative views. Instead, the story explores faith, trauma, and tradition in an honest way. No character is a caricature for modern culture wars. Diverse perspectives within the Jewish community are acknowledged without pushing a uniform ideology.

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