obsession and possession

His films obsessively explore psychological possession and the dark desires that consume characters, particularly in works like *Vertigo* and *Psycho*.

He creates visceral, disturbing portraits of obsession consuming protagonists from within, as seen in *Black Swan*, *The Wrestler*, and *Requiem for a Dream*.

His films delve into psychological breakdown and the possession of space and relationships, exemplified by *Repulsion*, *Rosemary's Baby*, and *The Tenant*.