The film prioritizes homoerotic tension and the complexities of queer longing. It disrupts heteronormative tropes by treating non-cisnormative desire as a central, driving force of the character arcs.

The narrative subverts traditional hierarchies by centering the psychological agency of the female protagonist. It avoids the stable caregiver trope, instead presenting a character whose obsession challenges feminine domesticity.

Set within an aristocratic, European-centric framework, the film reflects the historical constraints of its source material. The casting remains homogeneous, focusing on a traditional Western aesthetic.

The film deconstructs the sanctity of the nuclear family and Victorian moral codes. It prioritizes subjective psychological truth over rigid religious or social morality.

Mental health and neurodivergence are explored through the lens of psychological haunting. These elements serve to navigate the blurring lines between reality and delusion.