Movie review
The Darkness
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- May 13, 2016
- Age Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 92 min
Where to Watch
United States · Last checked 5/13/2026
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Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The Darkness.
Representation / casting choices
Family cast fits a typical 2010s Los Angeles suburban household with no forced diversity, race or gender swaps, or visible identity signaling.
Political / ideological dialogue
No activist, political, or social-justice dialogue appears in the script or delivery.
Identity-driven story themes
Autism is used as a plot device for supernatural sensitivity (some reviewers found this insensitive); Anasazi lore serves as exotic ancient evil with no contemporary identity affirmation or reframing.
Institutional / cultural critique
Story stays with personal family flaws and an ancient curse; no modern institutional critique, toxic masculinity portrayals, anti-conservative framing, or challenges to traditional norms.