self-fulfilling prophecy

His films like 'Black Swan' and 'The Wrestler' depict protagonists whose obsessive beliefs about themselves drive them toward the very destruction they fear.

In 'Fight Club' and 'The Social Network,' characters' internal narratives and perceived identities shape reality in ways that confirm their darkest assumptions.

His works like 'Perfect Blue' and 'Paprika' explore how belief, perception, and expectation blur the line between reality and delusion, making thoughts manifest into existence.