mutant animals

His body horror masterpieces like 'The Fly' and 'Videodrome' obsessively explore the grotesque transformation and mutation of human and animal forms.

His films including 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' feature imaginative creature design and sympathetic portrayals of mutant or monstrous beings.

'The Thing' and 'The Fog' showcase his mastery of depicting disturbing creature transformations and animalistic mutations with practical effects.