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Whannell is saying that having a story idea he likes matters more to him than the category it fits into. The idea itself gives him satisfaction, regardless of genre. The quote suggests a creator driven first by the strength of the concept.
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Originally said in English.
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About Leigh Whannell
Australian filmmaker and actor
Leigh Whannell is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He is known for writing and directing horror and science fiction films, and for his long creative partnership with James Wan. He wrote several films directed by Wan, including Saw, Dead Silence, Insidious, and Insidious: Chapter 2. Whannell later moved into directing with Insidious: Chapter 3, and went on to direct Upgrade, The Invisible Man, and Wolf Man.
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