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Franchise Corner Entry: SAW SAW **** Australia 2003 Dir: James Wan. 9 mins. This dynamic short film represents a filmed excerpt from a script by James Wan and Leigh Whannell designed to attract film studios in the pursuit of funding for the feature length version. By the end of 2004,…

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THE CONJURING 2 **** USA 2016 Dir: James Wan. 134 mins THE CONJURING always felt like a (very good) pilot for a long running Hollywood franchise, and the swiftly generated sequel fittingly opens with an extended nod to a key inspiration, following the Warrens’ harrowing experience at the infamous Amityville…

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