Villain pursuit

His films like Heat and Collateral obsessively explore the psychological cat-and-mouse dynamics between hunters and hunted, often romanticizing the villain's perspective.

Films like Se7en and Zodiac center on the detective's pursuit of brilliant, elusive villains, examining how obsession blurs the line between pursuer and pursued.

The Prestige and The Dark Knight trilogy deeply explore antagonists and their complex relationships with protagonists, treating villains as philosophical counterparts rather than mere obstacles.