"The Canal" maintains a strong, character-driven narrative without distractions rooted in ideological message. Casting and character development focus on realism over forced representation or identity-driven choices. There are no signs of the common 'diverse Mary Sue' trope here. The emphasis is squarely on suspense and psychological horror, not on ticking identity boxes.

This film doesn’t expend any energy targeting religion, family, or traditional values for subversion. Masculinity and femininity are presented in contextually appropriate ways, without preachy reversals or revisionist takes on culture or history. Its themes stay primarily within the horror genre’s wheelhouse.

There’s minimal evidence of ideological monoculture in this film. Different worldviews aren’t parodied, villainized, or forcibly shoehorned out. The focus is on horror and psychological elements, not on pushing a singular sociopolitical narrative.