unexpected danger

His films like *Gone Girl* and *Zodiac* masterfully reveal how danger lurks within ordinary people and seemingly safe relationships, creating psychological tension from the unexpected.

His disturbing worlds (*The Killing of a Sacred Deer*, *The Favourite*) transform mundane situations into nightmarish scenarios where violence erupts from the most intimate spaces.

Films like *Prisoners* and *Enemy* excel at trapping characters in spiraling scenarios where ordinary choices lead to catastrophic, unforeseen consequences.