Brian De Palma

Origins

The visual style of Brian De Palma is characterized by its intense and suspenseful storytelling, highly stylized cinematography, and use of split screens. De Palma became famous for his work in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s, with movies like 'Carrie' and 'Dressed to Kill'. His unique approach to composition and camera movement, often influenced by Alfred Hitchcock, became a trademark of his style. De Palma visually explores themes of voyeurism, duality, and the dark side of human nature.