parental manipulation

Explores familial control and psychological manipulation through visceral horror in films like Hereditary and Midsommar, where parental trauma and influence drive devastating consequences.

Examines the complex power dynamics between parents and children with psychological depth, particularly in We Need to Talk About Kevin where maternal ambivalence and control create tragedy.

Deconstructs family structures and parental authority through darkly absurdist cinema, most notably in The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Florida Project, revealing manipulation within intimate relationships.