The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge heteronormativity. The story focuses on a traditional nuclear family consisting of a husband, wife, and daughter.

Female characters Laura and Amy are central to the plot, but their roles are largely defined by the supernatural threat. The film follows traditional horror structures rather than subverting gender hierarchies.

The setting in Kyoto and the presence of a samurai provide a non-Western element. However, the Japanese historical figure serves primarily as a source of horror for the Western protagonists.

The narrative uses a foreign locale as a backdrop for Western peril, reinforcing a colonialist lens. The conflict stems from a clash between Western domesticity and local traditions.

There are no visible or invisible disabilities depicted in the narrative. Consequently, there is no representation of disability or related agency to assess.