
Leigh Whannell
Writing
Born: 1977-01-17 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Biography
Leigh Whannell (/ˈli ˈwɑːnɛl/; born 17 January 1977) is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He has written multiple films that were directed by his friend James Wan, including Saw (2004), Dead Silence (2007), Insidious (2010), and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013). Whannell made his directorial debut with Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) and has since directed three more films, Upgrade (2018), The Invisible Man (2020) and Wolf Man (2025). Whannell and Wan are the creators of the Saw franchise. Whannell wro
🎬 Movies (20)

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025
Self - (archive footage)

Wolf Man
2025
Dan (voice)

Insidious: The Red Door
2023
Specs

Director’s Journal: Making The Invisible Man
2020
Self

Aquaman
2018
Cargo Pilot

Insidious: The Last Key
2018
Specs

78/52
2017
Self

Keep Watching
2017
Matt

The Bye Bye Man
2017
Larry Redmon

Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw
2015
Self

Lavalantula
2015
Darren

Insidious: Chapter 3
2015
Specs

Cooties
2014
Doug

The Mule
2014
Gavin Ellis

Insidious: Chapter 2
2013
Specs

Raze
2013
Security Guard

The Pardon
2013
Clement Moss

Crush
2013
David

The Debt Collector
2012
Donovan

Dick Elves
2011
Larry


