Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' consistently explore pacts between humans and supernatural entities, examining the moral costs of otherworldly bargains.
Mark Steven Johnson United StatesKnown for supernatural horror that frequently features Faustian deals and demonic contracts, as seen in 'The Possession' and his exploration of dark bargains with malevolent forces.
Ari Aster United StatesHis films 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' deeply investigate supernatural transactions and hidden pacts that bind characters to otherworldly powers and their devastating consequences.