Crimson Peak

The film operates within a framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no queer identities or narratives featured.

Edith Cushing challenges the traditional expectations of women in the Edwardian era through her intellectual abilities. She avoids the 'damsel in distress' cliché, often outmaneuvering male characters whose authority is undermined by moral decay.

The cast is mostly made up of people from similar backgrounds, reflecting the historical English setting. The story focuses on class differences rather than exploring diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

The story sharply criticizes the landed gentry and inherited wealth. It portrays the traditional family unit as a place where dysfunction and predatory behavior occur instead of stability.

Ghosts represent psychological trauma and sensory haunting. However, these elements serve as atmospheric plot devices rather than meaningful explorations of disability.