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With In Fabric (2018), Strickland took on the occult nature of consumerism. The story of a killer dress is told through the lens of mid-century department store aesthetics—all high-contrast reds, ominous catalogs, and the eerie, rhythmic chanting of salesclerks. It’s a reminder that we don't just own our possessions; they often possess us. Why He Matters Now

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While many directors approach kink with a "shock value" lens, Strickland treats it with a mix of deadpan humor and profound tenderness. The Duke of Burgundy (2014) (0.5.9) is perhaps his masterpiece—a lush, lepidopterist-themed romance that uses ritualized S&M to explore the very human exhaustion of maintaining a relationship. It’s a film that includes a "perfumes by" credit, highlighting his obsession with the atmosphere over traditional plot. 3. Retail Therapy Gone Wrong With In Fabric (2018), Strickland took on the

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In a modern cinematic landscape often criticized for looking like "content"—flat, digital, and disposable—the films of feel dangerously physical. To watch a Strickland film isn’t just to observe a story; it’s to be subjected to a series of textures, smells, and sounds that feel almost invasive.