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His films obsessively explore decaying spaces and architectural transformation as metaphors for human relationships and desire, most notably in 'Suspiria' and 'A Bigger Splash'.

He uses opulent, meticulously constructed interiors and their gradual corruption as central narrative and psychological devices, particularly evident in 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.

His films consistently feature grand, mysterious mansions undergoing transformation that mirror magical realism and hidden histories, as seen in 'Crimson Peak' and 'The Shape of Water'.