supernatural guardianship

His films consistently feature supernatural beings as protectors and guides, most notably in 'Pan's Labyrinth' where a faun becomes a mystical guardian in a dark world.

His animated works are dominated by spiritual entities and supernatural forces that watch over and guide human characters through perilous journeys, as seen in 'Spirited Away' and 'Princess Mononoke'.

His horror films explore supernatural presences and ancestral forces that intervene in human affairs, blending dread with the concept of otherworldly protection in films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.