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His meticulous thrillers like *Zodiac* and *Gone Girl* obsessively dissect investigation narratives with dark psychological depth and media scrutiny.
Roman Polanski Poland/FranceHis paranoid psychological dramas (*Chinatown*, *Frantic*) explore corruption, conspiracy, and the unraveling of truth in investigative contexts.
Brian De Palma USAHis signature style blends murder mysteries and investigations with voyeurism and obsession, particularly in *Blow Out* and *Body Double*.