viral apocalypse

His body horror films like 'Shivers' and 'Rabid' explore viral/infectious transformation as metaphors for loss of bodily autonomy and social collapse.

His works including 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' depict psychological and social contagion that spreads through communities with apocalyptic consequences.

His 'Train to Busan' and 'Peninsula' directly confront viral zombie apocalypse scenarios with visceral storytelling about societal breakdown.