The film operates within a traditional heteronormative framework. There are no explicit depictions of queer romantic arcs or non-cisnormative identities present in the narrative.

Daphne subverts the classic damsel trope by demonstrating significant physical agency and competence. The film also meets the Bechdel criteria through meaningful dialogue between Daphne and Velma.

The central ensemble remains largely homogeneous despite moderate casting diversity for its era. The tropical setting serves as a genre aesthetic rather than a site for deep cultural engagement.

The story critiques commercialized Western institutions by using a resort to mask predatory, cult-like activity. It prioritizes individual investigative agency over compliance with local authority.

The characters are portrayed through a lens of physical vitality and neurotypicality. No significant characters navigate visible or invisible disabilities within the story.