pursuit and chase

His films obsessively examine the psychological cat-and-mouse dynamics between pursuer and pursued, as seen in Se7en, Zodiac, and The Game.

He pioneered the visual language of suspenseful pursuit, transforming chase sequences into intimate psychological experiences that prioritize tension over action.

His films weaponize the pursuit narrative to explore class conflict and moral ambiguity, particularly in Memories of Murder and Parasite where hunters become hunted.