biological weapons

His body horror films like 'Shivers' and 'Rabid' explore viral transmission and biological contamination as metaphors for societal collapse and loss of bodily autonomy.

His film 'Virus' (1980) directly depicts a biological weapon pandemic scenario with unflinching realism and explores humanity's vulnerability to engineered pathogens.

His works examine invisible threats and systemic contamination, with films like 'Time of the Wolf' exploring societal breakdown and the fragility of civilization against biological and social collapse.