Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Nightmare Alley' and 'Pan's Labyrinth' explore dark bargains with supernatural forces and the moral cost of ambition.
Mark Steven Johnson United StatesHis work in horror, particularly 'His House' and 'Bad Hair', examines how supernatural pacts emerge from systemic oppression and desperation.
Karyn Kusama United StatesHer films like 'The Invitation' and 'Destroyer' delve into psychological and supernatural consequences of past deals and hidden bargains.