Cucuy: The Boogeyman

The film does not include any explicitly queer characters or non-cisgender identities. The narrative focuses on the central mystery and the folkloric threat.

The story features a rebellious teen protagonist, offering potential for challenging traditional adolescent roles. The character's active role in investigating the disappearances provides a foundation for non-traditional story arcs.

By centering on the Cucuy, the film disrupts Anglo-centric horror clichés. This integration of Latin American folklore provides a platform for cultural specificity and non-Western mythology.

The film utilizes non-Western folklore to drive its narrative, moving away from standard Western mythological dominance. The protagonist's rebellious nature may also critique traditional domestic structures.

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.