The film focuses on a heterosexual romance between Inspector Abberline and a victim. There is no visible presence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy.

Women often serve as passive figures or subjects of violence within the Victorian hierarchy. While they carry emotional weight, they primarily act as catalysts for the male protagonist's investigation.

The setting emphasizes a predominantly Anglo-Saxon hierarchy reflective of 1888 London. The film captures socioeconomic stratification without using diverse casting to disrupt historical homogeneity.

The narrative excels at critiquing Western institutions like Freemasonry and the state. It frames the ruling class as architects of systemic corruption and ritualistic violence.

Themes of psychological instability and opium use appear through the protagonist. These function more as atmospheric plot devices than nuanced explorations of neurodivergence or agency.