Tracing the thread…
De Palma obsessively explores voyeurism, surveillance, and pursuit through psychological thrillers like Rear Window homages and obsessive character studies.
Michael Haneke AustriaHaneke's films dissect the psychology of obsession and intrusion, most explicitly in Funny Games and his exploration of how viewers become complicit in watching violence.
Park Chan-wook South KoreaPark masterfully examines obsessive pursuit and psychological games in films like Oldboy and The Handmaiden, where power dynamics and obsession drive intricate narratives.