Tracing the thread…
His body horror films like 'Videodrome' and 'The Fly' obsessively explore the vulnerability and transformation of human flesh, including ocular imagery as sites of psychological invasion.
Darren Aronofsky United StatesHis films including 'Black Swan' and 'Requiem for a Dream' use visceral eye imagery and close-ups to depict psychological and physical deterioration, creating intimate studies of bodily vulnerability.
Michael Haneke AustriaHis works like 'Funny Games' and 'Cache' employ unsettling visual perspectives and the act of seeing/being seen as central metaphors for violation, control, and human fragility.