James Wan is a master of contemporary horror cinema, with his unique visual style and narrative techniques, he has created several creepy classics. Here are 21 of his masterpieces, covering directing, producing and screenwriting works, a must-see for horror movie lovers!

​1. Saw (2004)​

Low cost and high reputation of the opening work, the escape room + psychological fear of the benchmark, to establish Wen Ziren horror master status.

​2. Dead Silence (2007)​

Creepy dolls + cursed nursery rhymes, suspenseful atmosphere pulled together, shocking ending reversal.

​3. Subterranean (2010)​

Family psychic horror classic with evil spirit possession + exorcism setup and plenty of tension.

​4. The Invocation (2013)​

Adapted from true events, it has been hailed as the best horror movie of the last decade, spawning the "Invocation Universe".

​5. Undercover 2 (2013)​

Continuing the high energy of its predecessor, the dual narrative escalates the horror quotient.

​6. Annabelle (2014, executive producer)​

Invocation spin-offs, creepy dolls become nightmare symbols.

​7. The Conjuring 2 (2016)​

Adaptation of the events in Enfield, England, where the Evil Nun becomes a classic villain.

​8. Insidious 3 (2015, screenplay)​

A prequel story that reveals the past of psychic Elise.

​9. "Insidious 4: Locked Up Dead" (2018, screenplay)​

A return to the series' roots, with well-designed horror scenes.

​10. The Nun (2018, executive producer)​

The Invocation universe extends with a gothic horror atmosphere.

​11. The Curse of the Weeping Woman (2019, executive producer)​

A touching adaptation of Mexican folklore, with a touching mother-son bonding line.

​12. Malignity (2021)​

A return to R-rated horror with gore + psychological thrills and a high-energy reversal ending.

​Other executive producer/screenwriter credits​

  • ​After Lights Out (2016)--Short extended coming-of-age movie with great light and horror ideas.
  • ​The Ghost Sisters (2023)--A new chapter in the Invocation universe, the origin of the demonic nuns.
  • ​Deadly Induction (2021)--Supernatural + crime elements in a bold style.

Wen Ziren's work is not only scary, but he is also good at immersing the audience with plot and characterization. His movies often come with a family emotional core, making the scares have more depth.

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