cult worship

His surreal narratives frequently explore psychological manipulation, belief systems, and the dark underbelly of communities through works like 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive'.

He obsessively examines obsession, devotion, and destructive belief in films like 'Black Swan,' 'The Fountain,' and 'mother!' where characters become consumed by singular ideologies.

Her film 'The Invitation' and 'Destroyer' probe the psychology of closed groups, loyalty, and how charismatic figures manipulate vulnerable followers through ritualistic social structures.