soul theft

His films like *Pan's Labyrinth* and *The Shape of Water* explore how fascism, poverty, and isolation strip away humanity and spiritual essence from characters.

His metaphysical works such as *Stalker* and *Mirror* examine how materialism and spiritual emptiness consume the soul in modern society.

Films like *Hereditary* and *Midsommar* depict the supernatural and psychological extraction of identity, agency, and spiritual autonomy from their protagonists.