religious cults

His films like 'The Devils' and 'Tommy' viscerally explore religious fanaticism, ecstasy, and the psychological power of belief systems.

His surreal narratives in films like 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Inland Empire' delve into how individuals create cult-like belief systems and surrender to charismatic figures.

His provocative works including 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' and 'Salò' interrogate religious devotion, ritual, and the corrupting nature of ideological systems.