His films meticulously dissect how violence corrupts individuals and systems, from the psychological aftermath in *Se7en* to the moral ambiguity in *Fight Club*.

He explores violence as a mirror to society and media, forcing viewers to confront complicity through unsettling narratives in *Funny Games* and *The White Ribbon*.

His films examine cycles of vengeance and retribution with stunning visual precision, showing how violence breeds only more violence in masterpieces like *Oldboy* and *The Handmaiden*.