psychic detective

His surreal narratives blur reality and the subconscious, with protagonists navigating mysterious crimes through dreamlike psychological states, most notably in Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive.

His films explore supernatural investigation and psychological unraveling through meticulous visual storytelling, where characters confront hidden truths and occult mysteries in works like Hereditary and Midsommar.

His anime and live-action works masterfully blend detective narratives with mind-bending psychological phenomena, exploring the intersection of perception, memory, and reality in films like Perfect Blue and Paprika.