The Wicker Man (2006) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

The Wicker Man2006

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What We Think

The Wicker Man (2006) is more bizarre than woke. While it plays with gender roles for its horror, it lacks the hallmarks of heavy-handed modern ideological messaging and forced representation. Its issues lie elsewhere, mostly in narrative confusion.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film's story is certainly odd, its character choices and plotting don't feel driven by woke ideology. Casting doesn't rely on checking boxes, and identity isn't overemphasized. The main flaws are more in storytelling and execution than in forced diversity or overt messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

There is a bit of gender role reversal in this version, with the island society matriarchal and men shown as weak, which may strike some as a subversion. But it's more of a plot choice than a message-driven critique of masculinity or tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The movie doesn't present an ideological monoculture. While the cult is odd, it's not painted as a modern ideological proxy, nor are dissenting perspectives only strawmen. Traditional values aren't directly villainized as a commentary on our real world.

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