James Wan quotes

James Wan is an Australian film director, producer, and screenwriter, widely recognized for his work in the horror and thriller genres. His films, such as "Saw," "Insidious," and "The Conjuring," have achieved international acclaim and box office success. He continues to shape modern cinema with innovative storytelling and iconic franchises. Here are 9 of his quotes:

Whether it's a popcorn movie or some really intellectual sociopolitical movie, I think to some degree they're all influenced by the social climate that we're living in.

James Wan

For me and my films, I want my audience to experience cinema in its full glory. It's not just visual, it's audio as well. It's emotional, and I want you to be engaged with not just the scene but with the characters.

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 going to find in terms of craft. You can't scare people if they see the seams.

James Wan

I think for me anyway, the most successful horror movies that work are the ones that can create characters who you care about and that have characteristics that resonate with you and I think that is highly important, because if you can create characters that are likeable and people you can relate to, to me it makes the scares that much more scarier.

James Wan

Not many people realize this, but I'm a really squeamish guy. When I watch other horror films that are really over-the-top with their blood and guts, I cannot watch it.

James Wan

I think you cannot be too complacent. I think that's dangerous, and you cannot take anything for granted.

James Wan

When you make movies, I find that I never have time to go to the movies and enjoy movies like I used to, because I'm so movied out, right, I'm so filmed out that the last thing that I wanna do is with the little spare time that I have is stick in a dark room and watch more stuff on the screen.

James Wan

I'm a big movie fan, and I want to make movies in every genre. I want to make my romantic comedy one day.

James Wan