obsessive ex-partner

His psychological thrillers obsessively deconstruct obsession itself, particularly in films like 'Body Double' and 'Dressed to Kill' where characters are consumed by fixation and desire.

His melodramas intensely explore obsessive love and toxic relationships, most notably in 'The Skin I Live In' and 'Live Flesh,' where passion becomes destructive possession.

He crafts psychological thrillers that deeply examine obsession and its consequences, particularly in 'Enemy' and 'Prisoners,' where characters become trapped by compulsive behaviors.