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THEME EXPLORATION

ESP and psychic powers

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
1999 · M. Night Shyamalan
Time of the Gypsies
Time of the Gypsies
1988 · Emir Kusturica
Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2
2018 · David Leitch
Frozen II
Frozen II
2019 · Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class
2011 · Matthew Vaughn
Akira
Akira
1988 · Katsuhiro Otomo
Corsican Brothers
Corsican Brothers
1939 · Robert Siodmak
Mindbender
Mindbender
1996 · Ken Russell
School in the Crosshairs
School in the Crosshairs
1981 · Nobuhiko Obayashi
Deep Red
Deep Red
1976 · Dario Argento
7 note in nero
7 note in nero
1977 · Lucio Fulci
Black Rainbow
Black Rainbow
1990 · Mike Hodges
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
David Cronenberg → Canada

Explores psychic powers and telepathy as body horror in films like Scanners, examining the psychological and physical toll of ESP.

Andrzej Żuławski → Poland

Delves into paranormal phenomena and altered consciousness in works like Possession, blending psychic themes with psychological and cosmic terror.

Brian De Palma → United States

Frequently incorporates ESP, telekinesis, and precognitive visions as central plot devices in thrillers like Carrie and Blow Out.

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