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His erotic thrillers like 'Lolita' and 'Indecent Proposal' frequently use luxurious resort and vacation settings as backdrops for psychological tension and moral ambiguity.
Baz Luhrmann AustraliaHe creates visually opulent resort and tropical settings in films like 'The Great Gatsby' and uses lavish vacation landscapes to explore excess, desire, and social hierarchies.
Karyn Kusama United StatesHer film 'The Invitation' masterfully uses an isolated house setting to create claustrophobic tension, and she frequently explores confined luxury spaces where social dynamics unravel.