amateur detective work

His films frequently feature ordinary protagonists thrust into mystery-solving situations, exemplified by 'Rear Window' and 'Vertigo' where characters conduct personal investigations.

He specializes in thriller narratives where civilians become accidental detectives uncovering conspiracies, as seen in 'Blow Out' and 'Body Double.'

His films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' center on protagonists piecing together disturbing mysteries through their own investigation and discovery.