-similar in concept to the Boxman as he tries to separate himself from the world that he perceives as unfair, too capitalistic.
-Philosophical and psychological ramblings about social control.
Neither film is fast-moving, but rather atmospheric, in the moment.
They are both set in a cold environment.
In terms of genre, they have psychological aspects with a few horror elements, and both grief and isoliaton is a theme in the movies.