“I use myself as a measuring yardstick, and so if I come up with an idea that really scares me, then I'd like to think that people out there would feel the same way as well.”

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.