Cassadaga

The film does not prominently feature same-sex relationships or LGBTQ themes. It centers on familial grief and traditional interpersonal relationships.

Female characters face spiritual and traumatic challenges, but the film follows conventional dramatic structures without challenging traditional gender roles.

The story focuses on a localized spiritualist community with a homogeneous social structure. It does not emphasize non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives.

The film explores alternative spirituality by focusing on mediumship rather than organized religion. It emphasizes subjective spiritual experiences over traditional religious institutions.

The protagonist is a deaf girl who plays a significant role in the supernatural investigation. Her deafness is integrated into the plot mechanics rather than being mocked.