animal forms

Lynch frequently uses animals as unsettling symbols of primal nature and psychological disturbance, from the iconic red curtains paired with animal sounds in Twin Peaks to the grotesque creatures in Eraserhead.

Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli films consistently feature anthropomorphic animals and fantastical creatures as central characters that explore humanity, nature, and transformation across works like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.

Bong integrates animal symbolism and creature design to examine class, hierarchy, and human nature, most notably in Okja where a genetically-modified super-pig becomes a vehicle for critiquing capitalism and corporatism.