Waxwork II: Lost in Time

The film follows traditional assumptions about straight relationships and gender norms common in early 1990s cinema. It uses standard romantic storylines without questioning traditional gender roles.

Female characters are mostly portrayed in traditional horror roles, often needing rescue. The story does not center on female intelligence as a main driver of the plot.

The historical settings have mostly white casts typical of 1990s studio productions. There are no non-white actors playing lead roles to break the Anglo-centric narrative.

The film uses a postmodern fantasy lens to explore historical times. However, it avoids criticizing Western institutions, capitalism, or religion and focuses on genre escapism.

Characters with disabilities have limited influence over their own stories. Physical or mental impairments are used as standard horror clichés rather than showing the complexity of living with a disability.