The film contains no LGBTQ+ characters or explorations of non-heteronormative identities. The central conflict relies on a traditional romantic rivalry that adheres to 1940s heteronormative expectations.

Female characters function primarily as objects of desire or catalysts for the male protagonist's madness. They lack independent intellectual authority or agency within the film's traditional gender hierarchies.

The plot uses 'ancient Mayan gas' as a trope that exoticizes non-Western cultures. It fails to provide meaningful representation of Mayan people, using indigenous elements merely as a plot device.

The narrative reinforces Western authority within academic and medical institutions. It follows a standard moral arc without offering any critique of systemic or institutional structures.

Mental instability is framed through the lens of horror and villainy. The narrative utilizes psychological breakdown as a tool for suspense, which often serves to stigmatize mental health challenges.