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His film 'Dead Ringers' (1988) explores the psychological and physical horror of twin identity through disturbing body horror and psychological manipulation.
Brian De Palma United StatesKnown for psychological thrillers like 'Sisters' (1972) and 'Body Double' (1984) that exploit twin/double imagery and mistaken identity as core narrative devices.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder GermanyHis exploration of duality, identity, and deception in films like 'Fox and His Friends' examines how characters manipulate and impersonate versions of themselves and others.