The film centers on a heteronormative family and a group of female orphans. No non-cisnormative identities or same-sex romantic pairings are present.

Female characters drive the emotional stakes and survival conflict. However, the household remains rooted in 1950s patriarchal norms with the dollmaker as the primary decision-maker.

The cast is largely homogeneous, reflecting the specific 1950s American setting. There is a lack of visible racial diversity or non-white characters in high-agency roles.

The narrative is deeply embedded in traditional Western religious frameworks. It utilizes demonic possession and religious symbols to frame a classic struggle between good and evil.

Characters experience intense psychological trauma used as a horror trope. There is no nuanced exploration of neurodivergence or visible disabilities as core identity components.