The film focuses on cosmic horror and Bruce Wayne's struggle against eldritch forces. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy, adhering instead to traditional character dynamics.

The narrative centers on the masculine archetype of the detective and vigilante. While the Victorian setting introduces psychological instability, it does not actively subvert traditional gender hierarchies or tropes.

Set in a stylized 19th-century Gotham, the aesthetic follows Victorian Gothicism. The film does not utilize color-blind casting or race-bent roles to disrupt this specific historical context.

The story explores religious fanaticism through cultist worship of ancient deities. This serves as a genre-based critique of blind faith rather than a systemic critique of Western institutions.

Themes of madness and psychological erosion function as plot devices to heighten cosmic dread. There are no nuanced portrayals of neurodivergence or characters with disabilities driving the narrative.