drug-induced hallucinations

His films like 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'Black Swan' viscerally depict psychological deterioration and hallucinatory states through disorienting visuals and sound design.

His body horror films explore altered consciousness and surreal visions that blur the line between physical and psychological transformation, particularly in works like 'Videodrome.'

His experimental films like 'Irreversible' and 'Enter the Void' use innovative cinematography and fragmented narratives to simulate hallucinatory and drug-induced perceptual states.