We're terrified of shocks but we're so fascinated by it at the same time. We're terrified of spiders and reptiles and all of that but at the same time you're fascinated by them - you want to go to the zoo and go behind the glass and look at all these creepy crawlies! It's the same thing with the supernatural. I think we're very frightened by it.
If I'm smart as an artist, I wouldn't be a snob and turn it down, because I'd look at it and go, this is great stuff, but I definitely do want to exp… - James Wan
If I'm smart as an artist, I wouldn't be a snob and turn it down, because I'd look at it and go, this is great stuff, but I definitely do want to exp…
- James Wan
What makes horror movies work is the idea that "oh my God, what would I do if I were in that situation? How would I get out of that alive? What would… - James Wan
What makes horror movies work is the idea that "oh my God, what would I do if I were in that situation? How would I get out of that alive? What would…
I think it's good for the fans, as well, because they get to connect with you directly. You know, in the old days, if I wanted to, like, write to (St… - James Wan
I think it's good for the fans, as well, because they get to connect with you directly. You know, in the old days, if I wanted to, like, write to (St…
The whole wide world scares me! Seriously. I think what happens in our world is so much more frightening than anything I can come up with in my movie… - James Wan
The whole wide world scares me! Seriously. I think what happens in our world is so much more frightening than anything I can come up with in my movie…
We think craft is important, and the irony has always been that horror may be disregarded by critics, but often they are the best-made movies you're … - James Wan
We think craft is important, and the irony has always been that horror may be disregarded by critics, but often they are the best-made movies you're …
I always try to better myself with every movie I make. I don't take anything sitting back and so I try to learn from every film I make and carry that… - James Wan
I always try to better myself with every movie I make. I don't take anything sitting back and so I try to learn from every film I make and carry that…
You know music and sound design can be very powerful with how you use it but also the absence of sound can say a lot as well. - James Wan
You know music and sound design can be very powerful with how you use it but also the absence of sound can say a lot as well.
I've always said that with a lot of the horror franchises that I've started, it's like directing a pilot. I come in, I direct the first movie and all… - James Wan
I've always said that with a lot of the horror franchises that I've started, it's like directing a pilot. I come in, I direct the first movie and all…
Designing the technical aspects of my camera movement for me is very important. I want the camera to be a big part in telling the story as well, like… - James Wan
Designing the technical aspects of my camera movement for me is very important. I want the camera to be a big part in telling the story as well, like…
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