cult worship

His films like Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks explore psychological manipulation, false prophets, and the seductive power of belief systems that trap characters in nightmarish cycles.

Works such as The Fountain and mother! depict obsessive devotion, ritualistic behavior, and the dangerous allure of charismatic figures who demand absolute submission from their followers.

His films including Salò and The Gospel According to St. Matthew examine power structures, ritualistic control, and the intersection of spirituality with exploitation and corruption.