Venom (2005) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Venom (2005) is about as non-woke as modern horror gets. The film sidesteps ideological landmines and opts for classic scares instead of identity lectures. If you’re weary of Hollywood’s current crusades, this one is comfortably dated, for better or worse.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Venom (2005) sticks to classic horror/slasher tropes with straightforward character archetypes. There’s no sign that identities or current ideological issues are prioritized over actual story or character actions. The casting aligns with the genre’s norms of the time and avoids identity-driven box-ticking.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t go out of its way to mock or subvert traditional family, religion, or masculinity. It follows the expected rural horror formula, with a diverse cast of victims meeting grisly ends, but no explicit messaging undermining cultural norms or traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Venom primarily avoids modern ideological messaging and showcases basic good vs. evil horror elements. Traditional perspectives aren’t mocked or villainized, nor are they particularly celebrated, so alternative worldviews aren’t a focal point, but there’s no forced sameness either.

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