“When I am making a sequel, it needs to be different from what you have already seen. Yet, it needs to maintain a certain discipline so that people still associate it with the prequel.”

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.