James Wan (born 1977 in Kuching, Malaysia) is an Australian film director best known for horror films including Saw (2004), Insidious and The Conjuring.

Director who gained prominence with Saw (2004); later directed Insidious and The Conjuring. Founder of the production company Atomic Monster.

DeBaser reviews treat James Wan as a director who revitalizes familiar horror tropes with personal touches. Critics praise tension, atmosphere and effective jump scares while noting conventional elements. Saw is often cited as a breakthrough; Insidious and The Conjuring draw attention for their metaphysical and demonic themes.

For:Horror fans, film students, and critics interested in contemporary genre directing.

 "Insidious" is the kind of movie title that brings preconceived notions.

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 A filthy bathroom, two men chained by their ankles at opposite corners of the room, and in the center, the corpse of a man who has likely committed suicide with a gunshot to the head.

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 It’s not the classic ghost story, in short, that emerges from the latest Wan film.

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