Tell Me How I Die

The film centers on survival and psychological trauma without highlighting LGBTQ+ identities. It doesn't include explicit queer characters or challenge assumptions about straight relationships, keeping its focus narrow.

The characters avoid traditional submissive feminine roles, focusing instead on high-stakes survival scenarios. However, the story doesn't use gender to challenge societal hierarchies or offer social critique.

The cast includes a mix of ethnicities, reflecting a diverse college setting. Though the film doesn't delve deeply into ethnic themes, the varied casting helps prevent a uniform look.

The story is set in a secular, scientific context focused on medical experiments. It steers clear of religious morality, concentrating on clinical errors and systemic failures.

Neurological disturbances and visions are used as key plot elements. These serve primarily as horror devices rather than nuanced depictions of living with neurological differences.