obsessive investigation

His films like Zodiac and Gone Girl center on protagonists consumed by methodical investigations that blur the line between professional duty and psychological obsession.

His works such as Hereditary and Midsommar feature characters trapped in investigative spirals where uncovering truth becomes increasingly claustrophobic and all-consuming.

His films like Funny Games and The Seventh Continent depict characters whose obsessive attempts to understand violence and meaning lead to psychological unraveling.