Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Spider' and 'Videodrome' explore fractured consciousness and the dissolution of identity through visceral, body-horror narratives.
Darren Aronofsky United StatesWorks such as 'Black Swan' and 'The Fountain' depict psychological fragmentation and delusion through disorienting visual techniques and unreliable narration.
Roman Polanski PolandFilms including 'Repulsion' and 'The Tenant' masterfully portray paranoia, isolation, and mental deterioration as protagonists lose grip on reality.