“If you come down to it, there's only a handful of worlds that action films live in. You have your car chases, your gun fights, and your fights.”

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.