The Conjuring (2013)
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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren must intervene when a family moves into a farmhouse haunted by a malevolent spirit.
The story
In 1971, the Perron family moves into a farmhouse in Rhode Island where they begin experiencing increasingly disturbing and terrifying events. The family seeks the help of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are known for their work on prominent cases of haunting. Upon arrival, the Warrens discover that a dark entity has latched onto the family, and the house's history reveals a connection to a woman who practiced dark arts. The investigation reveals that the haunting is not merely a local ghost but a dangerous spiritual presence that threatens the safety of the children and the parents alike.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film begins in 1968 with Ed and Lorraine Warren investigating the Annabelle case involving a possessed doll. In 1971, the Perron family moves into a farmhouse in Rhode Island. They encounter paranormal activity, including a stopped clock at 3:07 a.m. and the death of their dog. The Warrens are called in and discover the house was once owned by Bathsheba Sherman, a witch who cursed the land. Lorraine sees that Bathsheba's spirit is attempting to possess Carolyn Perron. As the situation escalates, the Warrens' daughter is attacked as a warning. The Perron family flees to a motel, but a possessed Carolyn returns to the house with two daughters. Ed, Lorraine, and a police officer perform an exorcism on Carolyn, ultimately defeating Bathsheba and sending her back to Hell. The film ends with the Warrens adding a haunted music box from the Perron home to their collection of cursed artifacts.
- First release year
- 2013
- Runtime (minutes)
- 112
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- James Wan
- Writers
- Chad Hayes · writer; Carey W. Hayes · writer
- Cast and characters
- Vera Farmiga · Lorraine Warren; Patrick Wilson · Ed Warren; Lili Taylor · Carolyn Perron; Ron Livingston · Roger Perron; Shanley Caswell · Andrea Perron; Hayley McFarland · Nancy Perron; Joey King · Christine Perron; Mackenzie Foy · Cindy Perron
- Genres
- supernatural horror; horror thriller
- Themes
- faith; possession; protection
- Tone and mood
- scary; tense
- Premise and plot tags
- haunted house; true story; demonic possession
- Source material / true-story basis
- The Ed Warren tape and the experiences of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
- Franchise connections
- The Conjuring Universe
- Content notes
- horror
- Reception
- The film received positive reviews from critics and was noted for its atmosphere and performances.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 68 · scale: 100 · review count: 35
- Production trivia
- The film was originally titled The Warren Files.; The film was based on a house that was later the subject of a lawsuit.; The film's title was changed from The Warren Files to The Conjuring before marketing.
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