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The Monkey's Paw
movie·Jun 29, 2024·
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The Monkey's Paw
movie
June 29, 2024
Wokeometer Rating
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TL;DR Verdict
This faithful adaptation sticks strictly to classic horror storytelling with no identity politics, social agendas, or character alterations. Pure, neutral entertainment earns it a 0/10 woke score.
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Detailed Analysis
This 2024 French short film is a straightforward adaptation of W.W. Jacobs' classic 1902 horror story, relocated to 19th-century French countryside with a peasant woman protagonist who acquires the cursed monkey's paw.
The premise, plot, and themes remain centered on the traditional horror trope of wishes granted as horrific curses, with no alterations to established characters, no identity-politics framing, and no social commentary on patriarchy, systemic issues, or modern norms. The cast (Anne Kessler in the lead role alongside Alain Lenglet and others) features no race- or gender-swapped figures from the source material, and the setting aligns organically with the period without forced diversity mandates. Searches across reviews, plot summaries, and reception yield zero references to progressive messaging, creator activist intent, or audience backlash labeling it 'woke.'
Key Factors
- Direct fidelity to classic horror source material with no ideological additions
- Traditional 19th-century setting and cursed-wish premise unchanged
- Complete absence of DEI casting changes, LGBTQ+ elements, or social justice themes in plot or reception
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Is The Monkey's Paw Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on The Monkey's Paw and scored it 0/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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What kind of woke content is in The Monkey's Paw?
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 The Monkey's Paw's overall score.
Is The Monkey's Paw family-friendly?
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