Tracing the thread…
His films like Hereditary and Midsommar explore ritualistic supernatural initiation and occult training within familial and cult contexts.
Karyn Kusama United StatesThe Invitation and Destroyer examine psychological manipulation and dark mentorship as forms of supernatural or psychological conditioning.
George P. Cosmatos United StatesBeyond the Black Rainbow and Mandy depict surreal, hallucinatory journeys of transformation and spiritual/supernatural awakening through cosmic forces.