Renfield

The film does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships as central plot elements. Instead, it focuses on a toxic master-servant relationship rather than exploring queer or non-cisgender themes.

Rebecca Quincy, a strong and competent traffic officer, challenges traditional gender roles by serving as a catalyst for the protagonist's empowerment. She avoids the submissive damsel-in-distress stereotype commonly found in gothic horror.

The film includes a diverse supporting cast, moving away from the homogeneous ensembles typical of Victorian-inspired genres. However, ethnic backgrounds are not central to the main supernatural conflict.

The story critiques absolute authority and exploitative hierarchical systems, emphasizing individual autonomy and the dismantling of traditional power structures over adherence to established social orders.

Psychological trauma and the mental burden of subjugation drive the horror and comedy elements. However, these themes are not explored as nuanced representations of neurodivergence or disability empowerment.