obsessive ex-partner

His psychological thrillers like 'Body Double' and 'Dressed to Kill' obsessively explore obsessive male desire, voyeurism, and the blurred lines between love and dangerous fixation.

His films consistently examine obsessive relationships and jealousy within marriage, most notably in 'Le Boucher' and 'La Cérémonie,' with a focus on psychological complexity.

Her film 'Destroyer' and particularly 'The Invitation' masterfully dissect obsession, resentment, and the psychological aftermath of toxic relationships through tension-filled narratives.