Beneath

The film follows typical horror conventions set in a claustrophobic mining environment. There are no representations of non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor any critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

Gender roles are defined by the physical demands of mining rather than challenging traditional gender norms. Characters respond to environmental stressors using standard survival tactics.

The cast is predominantly made up of people from similar backgrounds. The setting focuses on physical danger rather than exploring ethnic or racial diversity.

The narrative emphasizes the immediate dangers of the environment and social collapse. It does not delve into moral relativism or critiques of Western institutions.

Mental instability is used as a standard horror plot device driven by isolation. There is no evidence of characters with disabilities being afforded nuanced ability to act.