parasocial relationships

His films obsessively examine obsession and psychological fixation, particularly in Gone Girl and Zodiac where characters become consumed by their subjects.

He explores artificial intimacy and distorted human connections in films like The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Poor Things, questioning the nature of relationship and attachment.

His intensely personal films examine codependent relationships and emotional entanglement, particularly in I Killed My Mother and Mommy, often blurring boundaries between performer and audience.