The film follows a traditional horror structure centered on a supernatural curse. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or critiques of heteronormativity within the narrative.

The film likely adheres to conventional gender hierarchies common in late-80s horror. Without evidence of women driving the plot through intellectual or physical superiority, representation remains low.

The Mexican setting and Mayan mythology provide a non-Anglo-Saxon backdrop. However, the film risks framing indigenous culture through an exoticized lens where the culture acts as a dangerous catalyst.

While the film utilizes a non-Western mythological framework, it relies on the 'ancient curse' trope. This can frame non-Western traditions as inherently threatening or irrational rather than nuanced.

The narrative contains no mention of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent experiences.