The film lacks explicit confirmation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focus remains strictly on the biological threat and the survival of the central trio.

Dr. Hero Martins disrupts traditional hierarchies as the primary intellectual driver of the plot. Her agency is challenged by biological corruption rather than social power dynamics.

Georgina Campbell’s lead role provides meaningful representation in a high-stakes sci-fi setting. Placing a woman of color in a position of scientific authority challenges common genre tropes.

The story offers an institutional critique of military and scientific oversight. It portrays the Pentagon and military-industrial systems as incapable of managing the consequences of their own pursuits.

The infection serves as a harrowing metaphor for the loss of bodily autonomy. While exploring biological agency, the film risks using physical transformation primarily as a source of terror.