The film provides visibility through a collegiate lesbian character. However, her identity serves the survival plot rather than offering a nuanced exploration of her personal life.

Gender hierarchies are disrupted through extreme camp and grotesque comedy. The film avoids traditional masculine-driven horror tropes by favoring chaotic, non-conformist behavior over standard competence.

A burqa-wearing fry cook introduces non-Western elements to the setting. Additionally, the plot critiques colonialist expansion by centering on the desecration of a Native American burial ground.

The narrative offers a heavy-handed critique of Western capitalism and institutional corruption. It portrays greedy corporate entities and corrupt mayors as the primary villains of the story.

Physical transformations like zombification are used as horror devices and comedic spectacle. The film lacks meaningful agency for characters with neurodivergence or chronic illness.