The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Dynamics center on heteronormative family structures and traditional gendered roles without critiquing these norms.

The story centers on female protagonists, with agency driven by young girls and their mothers. While passing the Bechdel test, characters largely inhabit traditional emotional roles.

The cast features a degree of ethnic diversity compared to legacy horror franchises. However, race is incidental to the plot rather than a tool for deconstructing hierarchies.

The narrative is deeply rooted in Western religious institutions, specifically the Catholic Church. It reinforces religious ritual and authority as the primary means of resolving conflict.

Psychological trauma and altered consciousness are used as symptoms of possession. These elements serve as horror plot devices rather than authentic depictions of neurodivergence or disability.