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Resident Evil

movie·PG-13·Oct 27, 2023·
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Resident Evil

movie
PG-13
October 27, 2023
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
Audience Woke Score
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Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

This faithful Resident Evil 4 adaptation sticks strictly to its survival-horror roots with no identity politics or activist messaging added. Pure action-thriller focus earns it a low 1/10 wokeness score.

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Detailed Analysis

This appears to be a low-profile indie or fan-made short film adapting the core plot of Resident Evil 4, with Leon Kennedy investigating rural Spain to rescue the President's daughter Ashley Graham.

The standard RE4 plot proceeds without any added identity politics or systemic oppression themes, preserving the franchise's traditional survival-thriller focus on action and horror rather than ideological messaging. The silhouette on the poster depicts a youthful figure in a horror setting consistent with the original tone, and no visual or described elements introduce identity-focused subplots that would shift the premise away from its established roots. Casting follows franchise characters without confirmed swaps of established figures, as the poster and metadata list Holden Hall in the role of Leon Kennedy alongside supporting cast members Milo Young, Timothy Ramirez, and Joshua Worden, with no verified details on any race, gender, or sexuality alterations. There are also no creator statements, dialogue examples, or reception signals indicating activist intent or DEI mandates, confirming that progressive elements remain absent and the project stays grounded in the source material's conventional approach.

Key Factors

  • Standard RE4 plot with no added identity politics or systemic oppression themes
  • Casting follows franchise characters without confirmed swaps of established figures
  • No creator statements, dialogue examples, or reception signals indicating activist intent or DEI mandates

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Is Resident Evil Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Resident Evil and scored it 1/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in Resident Evil?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Resident Evil's overall score.

Is Resident Evil family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Resident Evil is rated PG-13. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

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We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →

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Top Cast

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Holden Hall

Leon Kennedy

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Milo Young

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Timothy Ramirez

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Joshua Worden

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