ancient curses and supernatural revenge

His films like 'Audition' and 'Ichi the Killer' explore psychological torment and supernatural revenge through visceral, nightmarish narratives.

His works 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' delve into familial curses, ancestral trauma, and ritualistic supernatural revenge with meticulous dread.

His masterpiece 'Kwaidan' is a seminal exploration of ancient Japanese curses and supernatural vengeance told through haunting, beautifully composed ghost stories.