“You may not quite understand the cinematic tricks that go behind the making of a film, but as long as you feel it, I think that's the important thing.”

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.