THEME EXPLORATION

supernatural training

12 films · 3 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
2016 · Scott Derrickson
The Goldbrick
The Goldbrick
1943 · Frank Tashlin
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
2024 · Haruo Sotozaki
GARO: Divine Flame
GARO: Divine Flame
2016 · Yuichiro Hayashi
Nocturne
Nocturne
2017 · Stephen Shimek
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Irvin Kershner
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
1984 · Ivan Reitman
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
2008 · Guillermo del Toro
Time of the Gypsies
Time of the Gypsies
1988 · Emir Kusturica
Tropical Malady
Tropical Malady
2004 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
On Body and Soul
On Body and Soul
2017 · Ildikó Enyedi
Satan's Slaves
Satan's Slaves
2017 · Joko Anwar
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ari Aster USA

His films like Hereditary and Midsommar depict protagonists undergoing traumatic supernatural initiations that fundamentally transform their understanding of reality and power.

 David Lynch USA

Twin Peaks and his films explore characters navigating surreal supernatural worlds that function as psychological and spiritual training grounds for confronting hidden truths.

 Guillermo del Toro Mexico

Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water feature protagonists learning to harness imagination and supernatural connection as tools for survival and transcendence.