The film lacks queer visibility or non-cisnormative identities. It adheres to standard 1990s horror conventions that typically omit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.

The story focuses on the conflict between Dr. Magrew and the puppets. It does not show women disrupting traditional masculine leadership or demonstrating significant intellectual strength.

The setting and central conflict suggest a homogeneous cast. The film aligns with the era's tendency toward non-diverse casting and a lack of high-agency characters of color.

The narrative is driven by supernatural horror and individual obsession. It avoids engaging with anti-Western themes or critiques of Western institutions and social structures.

The living dolls are supernatural constructs rather than human depictions of disability. There is no evidence of neurodivergence or physical disability being used as a narrative theme.