Stockholm syndrome

Her films like 'The Invitation' and 'Destroyer' explore psychological manipulation, trauma bonds, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator in intimate relationships.

His work, particularly 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'Poor Things,' examines power dynamics, control, and the psychological entrapment of characters within closed systems and toxic relationships.

Films like 'Prisoners' and 'Enemy' delve into psychological captivity, moral ambiguity, and how trauma and isolation create complex emotional bonds between captors and captives.