haunted objects

His films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' feature objects imbued with malevolent spiritual power that drive psychological and supernatural horror.

He repeatedly explores cursed and enchanted objects in 'The Shape of Water,' 'Crimson Peak,' and 'Pan's Labyrinth' as vessels of memory and haunting.

His body horror films treat everyday objects and technology as invasive, haunted entities that blur the line between possession and psychological torment.