psychological fragility

His films like 'Black Swan' and 'The Wrestler' meticulously depict the psychological unraveling of protagonists under mental and physical strain.

A pioneer in exploring inner turmoil and existential despair, particularly through works like 'Through a Glass Darkly' and 'Persona' that dissect fragile psyches.

His films 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' use horror as a vehicle to examine grief, trauma, and the fracturing of mental stability in visceral ways.