"Heathers" focuses on satirical storytelling rooted in character personalities, not token identity politics. There’s no evidence of forced representation or emphasis on modern diversity checkboxes. The film’s dark edge comes from its critique of high school hierarchies, not from swapping character traits for ideological points. The main cast is also fitting for its suburban, late-80s context.

The film plays with themes of rebellion against parental authority and established social structures, poking fun at traditional institutions. However, it doesn’t demonize religion, masculinity, or family outright. Instead, it uses black comedy to highlight the absurdities in both teen culture and adult responses, which, in our view, is more cynicism than cultural subversion.

While "Heathers" lampoons various high school stereotypes, it doesn’t push a modern ideological narrative or assert a monolithic worldview. Instead, it ridicules everyone equally, skewering popular kids, teachers, and parents alike. Dissenting and traditional perspectives are satirized but not outright vilified or excluded. The film is more subversive than preachy.