Tracing the thread…
His films like Hereditary and Midsommar deeply explore occult rituals, ancestral hauntings, and the intersection of family trauma with supernatural forces.
Hirokazu Kore-eda JapanFilms like After Life and The Third Person examine spirituality, the afterlife, and transcendent connection between the living and deceased through poignant, meditative narratives.
Guillermo del Toro MexicoHis works including Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water blend Gothic spirituality, magical realism, and supernatural creatures as metaphors for human connection and redemption.