bullying and cruelty

Her films like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' unflinchingly explore psychological cruelty, violence, and the trauma of bullying with visceral intensity.

His disturbing films such as 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'The Favourite' examine cruelty, power dynamics, and sadistic behavior through dark, ritualistic narratives.

Films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' probe deep into human cruelty, emotional manipulation, and the horrors of abuse within personal relationships and group dynamics.