supervillain ambition

His psychological thrillers obsessively explore the megalomania and twisted ambitions of morally corrupt protagonists who believe themselves untouchable.

His meticulous examination of calculating masterminds with grandiose plans—from serial killers to corporate schemers—reveals the psychology behind supervillain-level ambition.

His expressionist classics like Metropolis and M established the cinematic archetype of all-consuming villainous ambition and the pursuit of absolute power.