overcoming anxiety

His films like Hereditary and Midsommar intensely explore psychological terror and existential dread, forcing characters to confront their deepest anxieties.

Through films like Fight Club and The Game, he examines internal psychological struggles and how protagonists overcome paranoia and self-doubt.

His surreal narratives in works like The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Poor Things depict characters navigating bizarre, anxiety-inducing situations to find agency and growth.