Leigh Whannell
Writing

Leigh Whannell

Born 1977-01-17 · Melbourne, Australia

Leigh Whannell (born January 17, 1977) is an Australian screenwriter, producer, director and actor who has primarily worked in the horror genre. He is best known for co-creating the "Saw" and "Insidious" franchises with James Wan.

ActorOriginal Film WriterExecutive ProducerCastDirectorCharactersScreenplayStory

Known for

Aquaman★ 6.9Viewing moment
Aquaman
2018
Saw X★ 7.3Viewing moment
Saw X
2023
Saw IV★ 6.2Viewing moment
Saw IV
2007
Jigsaw★ 6.2Viewing moment
Jigsaw
2017
Saw 3D★ 6Viewing moment
Saw 3D
2010
Saw III★ 6.4Viewing moment
Saw III
2006
Saw VI★ 6.3Viewing moment
Saw VI
2009
Saw★ 7.4Viewing moment
Saw
2004
Saw★ 7Viewing moment
Saw
2003
Insidious: The Red Door★ 6.7Viewing moment
Insidious: The Red Door
2023
Spiral: From the Book of Saw★ 6Viewing moment
Spiral: From the Book of Saw
2021
Insidious: Chapter 2★ 6.7Viewing moment
Insidious: Chapter 2
2013
Saw II★ 6.6Viewing moment
Saw II
2005
The Invisible Man★ 7.1Viewing moment
The Invisible Man
2020
Insidious: The Last Key★ 6.3Viewing moment
Insidious: The Last Key
2018
The Matrix Reloaded★ 7Viewing moment
The Matrix Reloaded
2003
Insidious: Chapter 3★ 6.3Viewing moment
Insidious: Chapter 3
2015
Insidious★ 6.9Viewing moment
Insidious
2011
Dead Silence★ 6.4Viewing moment
Dead Silence
2007
Saw V★ 6.2Viewing moment
Saw V
2008
Upgrade★ 7.5Viewing moment
Upgrade
2018
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole★ 6.8Viewing moment
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
2010
The Bye Bye Man★ 5.2Viewing moment
The Bye Bye Man
2017
Cooties★ 5.9Viewing moment
Cooties
2014
Death Sentence★ 6.7Viewing moment
Death Sentence
2007
Keep Watching★ 5.1Viewing moment
Keep Watching
2017
Crush★ 6Viewing moment
Crush
2013
Raze★ 5.1Viewing moment
Raze
2013
78/52★ 7.3Viewing moment
78/52
2017
Lavalantula★ 5Viewing moment
Lavalantula
2015
The Mule★ 6.3Viewing moment
The Mule
2014
Dying Breed★ 5.2Viewing moment
Dying Breed
2008
Not Quite Hollywood★ 6.8Viewing moment
Not Quite Hollywood
2008
Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw★ 8Viewing moment
Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw
2015
Escape from New YorkViewing moment
Escape from New York
2021
The Pardon★ 4.9Viewing moment
The Pardon
2013
Home Shopper★ 8.5Viewing moment
Home Shopper
2018
The Scott Tibbs Documentary★ 5Viewing moment
The Scott Tibbs Documentary
2006
One Perfect Day★ 5.2Viewing moment
One Perfect Day
2004
WolfmanViewing moment
Wolfman
2023

Frequent collaborators

James WanJames WanTobin BellTobin BellMark BurgMark BurgOren KoulesOren KoulesDaniel J. HeffnerDaniel J. HeffnerShawnee SmithShawnee SmithKevin GreutertKevin GreutertJason ConstantineJason Constantine