Troy Lum

Troy Lum’s fingerprints are all over some seriously memorable films—he’s the kind of producer who clearly loves a wild ride. Take The Water Diviner (2014): Russell Crowe’s directorial debut, set after the carnage of Gallipoli, it’s part epic, part tearjerker, with Crowe hunting for his missing sons. It’s not just war drama; there’s sweeping romance, a bit of mysticism, and a whole lot of Turkish scenery that basically steals the show. Lum definitely knows how to pick stories that punch you right in the gut. Then you’ve got I, Frankenstein (2014), which goes absolutely bonkers with the monster-movie genre. Imagine Frankenstein’s creature caught up in a centuries-old battle between gargoyles and demons. It’s gothic, it’s loud, it’s definitely not subtle. You can almost hear Lum and his team having fun mashing up action, horror, and comic book vibes. Aaron Eckhart as a brooding, six-pack-sporting Frankenstein? Sure, why not. And don’t sleep on Berlin Syndrome (2017). This one’s a psychological thriller that’ll have you double-checking your locks. Teresa Palmer gets trapped in an apartment by a seemingly normal guy she meets in Berlin—a nightmare scenario that just spirals. Lum’s knack for tension is on full display here; the film’s claustrophobic, unsettling, and refuses to let go until the credits roll. Basically, if Lum’s name’s attached, expect something a bit left of center and never, ever boring.