recurring anniversary killings

His meticulous exploration of serial killers and obsessive murder patterns in films like Zodiac and Se7en examines the cyclical nature of violent compulsion and ritualistic killing.

The Invitation and Destroyer both feature narratives built around trauma returning on specific dates and cyclical patterns of violence tied to anniversaries and past crimes.

Midsommar directly centers on ritual killings tied to cyclical calendar events and ancestral patterns, making anniversary-based violence integral to its narrative structure.