The film adheres to conventional heteronormative frameworks typical of 1980s horror. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy within the narrative.

Female characters primarily function within traditional tropes of vulnerability or secondary support. The film maintains established gender hierarchies and standard thriller archetypes.

The cast reflects a relatively homogeneous demographic consistent with period norms. Characters of color lack high narrative agency within this standard Western maritime ensemble.

The story focuses on a traditional morality of good versus evil. It lacks engagement with complex moral relativism or critiques of Western institutions.

Characters with visible or invisible disabilities are not portrayed with agency. Physical traits are limited to standard trauma inherent to the horror genre.