“When 'Psycho' came out back in 1960, it was seen as an abomination and as this really gory thing. We all watch 'Psycho' today, of course, and think it's so tame since there's no blood or any real gore in it. But for the standards of the day when it was released, it was extreme.”

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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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