Munchausen syndrome by proxy

His films explore psychological manipulation and familial trauma with disturbing intensity, particularly examining how caregivers exploit vulnerability in 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.

Her work critically examines toxic relationships and hidden abuse within intimate spaces, as seen in 'The Invitation' and 'Destroyer', where deception and control drive psychological horror.

Her fragmented, subjective narratives dissect maternal relationships and parental pathology, exploring how perception and manipulation distort reality in films like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'.