“I'm a student of cinema in general, not just of one particular genre. So it was very important to me and to my soul to go out and do something different.”

James Wan is an Australian filmmaker working in Hollywood since the 1990s. He is best known for directing horror films that blend practical effects with psychological tension, including *The Conjuring* and *Aquaman*. His work often explores themes of fear and survival with a grounded, visceral approach.