supernatural guardians

His films consistently feature supernatural protectors and otherworldly beings as moral forces, most notably in 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water'.

Explores supernatural forces and ancestral presences as both threatening and guardianly entities, particularly in 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.

Examines spiritual guardianship and protective supernatural forces in films like 'After Life,' where deceased spirits guide and watch over the living.