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His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'Hellboy' intricately weave dark fantasy with creature design and the struggle against supernatural evil.
John Carpenter United StatesA master of horror who repeatedly explores themes of fighting otherworldly threats in films like 'The Thing' and 'They Live'.
Takashi Miike JapanKnown for extreme and imaginative horror films that often feature supernatural creatures and intense demon-slaying narratives like 'Audition' and 'One Missed Call'.