college students in danger

Pioneered the college-set slasher film with 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream,' directly centering young people in mortal peril as his core narrative focus.

Explores vulnerability and psychological danger among college-aged characters in 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar,' examining how youth face inexplicable and inescapable threats.

Examines social danger and survival among young people in 'The Invitation' and 'Destroyer,' focusing on how college-aged characters navigate predatory and hostile environments.