STYGIAN
Every filmmaker has to start somewhere, and James Wan is no exception.
The film was made by Wan and Shannon Young while they attended the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
They must find each other and escape before it is too late.
This modern take on theDeath Wishformula was not exactly a critical hit.
Dead Silenceis not a perfect horror movie.
It relies a little too much on jump scares and its ending is a bit contrived.
Once again, the Lambert family is set upon by supernatural forces beyond their understanding.
It was also the first film to feature Jason Statham in his role asDeckard Shaw.
AQUAMAN
James Wan got his biggest break in 2018 when he directedAquamanfor the Warner Bros. DCEU.
The film also starred Amber Heard as Mera and Willem Dafoe as Vulko.
Sawwas a major success, and it spawned seven sequels.
Wan only directed the first film but stayed on as an executive producer for the rest of them.
However, without Wan’s direction, the sequels really saw diminishing returns in terms of quality.
THE CONJURING 2
The Conjuring 2saw James Wan return to horror after his successful stint directingFurious 7.
This time, the couple travel to England to investigate paranormal events at the Enfield Council House.
Though the film has spawned three sequels,Insidiousremains the best of the bunch.
James Wan’s assured direction built on tension and unsettling imagery rather than unrelenting violence or gore.
The shot of a red-faced demon lurking just behind Patrick Wilson instantly became a classic horror movie image.
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