Each new decade brings with it a new phase of horror.
Another director who has managed this accomplishment is horror director, writer, and producerJames Wan.
His continued success with launching theInsidiousandConjuringfranchises is a testament to Wans talents and investment in horror.
Of course, Wan isnt without any competition.
James Wan is probably still best known for his directorial debut withSaw.
(Wan would not be involved in these films directly, serving merely as an executive producer.)
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Unfortunately, Wan would not have the same luck with his follow-up project as a director.
Unfortunately, Wans film afterDead Silencewould fare no better.
After these back-to-back disappointments of 2007, its no secret whyDead SilenceandDeath Sentenceoftenrank lower in Wans filmography.
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It would seem that Wans prospects as a horror director wouldnt achieve the same heights asSawdid.
After his previous two duds, Wan reunited with Whannell for another new, original horror film – 2010’sInsidious.
StarringAnnabelle Wallis, the 2021 film left many critics and audiences perplexed.
However, the films twist rivals that ofSaws original ending and was perhaps even more divisive.
Some took it asa great practical joke, while others praised Wansgonzo and inventive take on the genre.
IfMalignantis a bit all over the place, thats the point.
Wan co-wrote and produced the upcoming filmM3GAN, a horror movie about an artificially intelligent doll.
In addition to making a name for himself, Wan has also helped uplift new horror voices.
He has defined and shaped the genre from the early 2000s into the 2010s.
