supernatural strength

His films like 'Parasite' and 'Snowpiercer' explore how social desperation grants characters superhuman determination and moral flexibility to survive impossible circumstances.

His body horror masterpieces examine the violent transformation of human flesh into superhuman forms, blurring the line between physical mutation and supernatural power.

Films like 'Black Swan' and 'The Wrestler' depict protagonists achieving transcendent, almost supernatural feats through psychological obsession and physical self-destruction.