dental profession

His body horror films like 'The Fly' and 'Videodrome' obsessively explore invasive procedures and the corruption of human flesh, mirroring dental anxieties about violation and transformation.

His psychological thrillers, particularly 'Repulsion,' delve into paranoia and mental decay with visceral attention to bodily deterioration and grotesque physical details.

His meticulous control over precision, sterile environments, and clinical examination of human vulnerability in films like 'Prisoners' reflects the uncomfortable intimacy of medical/dental spaces.