biblical plagues

His epic 'The Ten Commandments' (1956) features the most iconic cinematic depiction of the biblical plagues with elaborate special effects for its time.

His films explore apocalyptic and biblical imagery as metaphors for psychological and spiritual torment, particularly in works like 'mother!' and 'The Fountain'.

'Magnolia' directly engages with biblical plagues as both literal and metaphorical narrative elements reflecting divine judgment and human suffering.