The film focuses entirely on the protagonist's singular psychological state. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that engage with queer theory.

Female characters primarily serve as manifestations of the male protagonist's psyche or objects of fixation. This reliance on psychological projection prevents a meaningful subversion of gender hierarchies.

The film lacks intentional intersectional casting. The narrative focuses on individual psychological trauma rather than exploring racial or ethnic identity or diverse demographics.

The film critiques social stability by embracing a world governed by dream-logic. However, it frames anti-social behavior through individual pathology rather than systemic critique.

Schizophrenia drives the plot, but the portrayal leans into the unreliable narrator trope. Mental illness is inextricably linked to violence, risking the reinforcement of stigmatizing tropes.