The document discusses three iconic horror directors: James Wan, who jump started three new horror franchises with films like Saw, The Conjuring, and Insidious; Tobe Hooper, who directed The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist; and James Whale, who directed Frankenstein and helped reinvigorate the brand with other classics like The Old Dark House and The Invisible Man. It also mentions director Tod Browning's collaborations with Lon Chaney that led to early genre films like Freaks and the original Dracula starring Bela Lugosi.
2. James Wan - He’s made three amazing examples of movie macabre—Saw,
The Conjuring, and Insidious—and ended up jump starting three new fright
franchises. He’s actually the filmmaker who salvaged old school scares
from their lame PG-13 perch.
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3. Iconic Directors:
Tobe Hooper - After all, this is the guy who gave us The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it’s
sensational sequel, and the did-he-or-didn’t-he delight known as Poltergeist
James Whale - Frankenstein as his first foray into fear, he reinvigorated the brand,
begetting other creepshow classics like The Old Dark House, The Invisible Man, and
perhaps most famously, The Bride of Frankenstein
Tod Browning - A chance pairing with early Hollywood’s horror king, Lon Chaney,
lead to a return to form, resulting in such early genre greats as The Unholy Three,
London After Midnight, Freaks and finally, the original Bela Lugosi version of Dracula.
