The film lacks any discernible LGBTQ+ characters. The social framework remains centered on conventional romantic and social structures typical of mid-80s genre cinema.

Female characters like Linley are granted significant agency. They function as active participants in the survival narrative rather than being relegated to passive victim roles.

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the demographic homogeneity of 1980s horror-comedy. It lacks intentionality regarding intersectional casting within the core protagonist group.

The narrative critiques industrial mismanagement and corporate instability. It embraces a postmodern, darkly comedic tone where the breakdown of authority is treated as inevitable.

There is no significant focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. The sentient undead function as agents of chaos rather than nuanced depictions of disability.