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His films like 'Gone Girl' and 'The Social Network' meticulously dissect psychological manipulation, corporate deception, and the masks people wear.
Brian De Palma USAA master of psychological thrillers who explores voyeurism, mistaken identity, and elaborate cons throughout films like 'Body Double' and 'Dressed to Kill'.
Christopher Nolan UKHis films 'The Prestige' and 'Inception' construct narratives built entirely on misdirection, illusion, and the unreliability of perception itself.