Movie review
September 11, 2020 · 138 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
The Devil All the Time is a Southern Gothic crime thriller set in rural Ohio and West Virginia from the 1940s to 1960s. It follows young Arvin Russell as he confronts generational trauma, violence, and sinister characters including corrupt preachers and killers. The narrative centers on twisted faith and the banality of evil in a postwar backwoods setting. No identity themes or activist messaging appear in the story.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The Devil All the Time.
Woke representation / casting
Casting fits the story world and period setting with no forced diversity or identity signaling.
Woke political dialogue
No explicit political or activist dialogue.
Identity-driven story themes
No identity-driven story themes.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Portrays religious figures and faith as hypocritical and dangerous in the narrative.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Production
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
No woke complaints or backlash reported; evidence absent.
Creator track record context
No relevant prior work is cited.
