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The Conjuring

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In 1970, paranormal investigators and demonologists Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) Warren are summoned to the home of Carolyn (Lili Taylor) and Roger (Ron Livingston) Perron. The Perrons and their five daughters have recently moved into a secluded farmhouse, where a supernatural presence has made itself known. Though the manifestations are relatively benign at first, events soon escalate in horrifying fashion, especially after the Warrens discover the house's macabre history.
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Well-crafted and gleefully creepy, The Conjuring ratchets up dread through a series of effective old-school scares.

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Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com The Conjuring's use of tension, atmosphere, and suggestion prove that the scariest thing to an audience has nothing to do with what you see, but what you don't. Rated: B+ Apr 23, 2015 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Wan uses every horror cliche with blithe confidence. He knows no one is immune if the effects are sturdily built, and not too literal. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 14, 2014 Full Review Scott Marks San Diego Reader The trailer for The Conjuring is scarier than most horror features of recent vintage, and the feature makes good on the promise. Rated: 3/5 Oct 14, 2014 Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh After years of lackluster releases from major studios, The Conjuring goes back to basics and manages to make something much more effective out of its formulaic story. It doesn't reinvent the wheel in any major way, but still largely thrilling. Rated: 3/5 Sep 20, 2023 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage If we're really going to depart from the known horror of the first decade of the century... instead of conditioning emotions so crudely, we have to give the public a real point of view. So far Wan doesn't have it. [Full review in Spanish] Aug 31, 2023 Full Review Sara Clements Pajiba Ten years later, The Conjuring is still one of the best horror films. Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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angelina always been my favorite horror movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/21 Full Review mC Definitely horror movie of the century Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/02/21 Full Review Millie R This was so predictable. I've recently got into horror films and decided I should watch this one first considering it's great reputation and well, it's a classic. But was I shocked when I watched this and it wasn't scary at all. Might as well watched dora. Didn't even jump at the jumpscares and I get jumpscared soo easy. Watch it because it's a classic, but unless you're frightened easy it's not gonna be scary. This was mildly disappointing for me. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Audience Member One of the best horror movie with no doubt. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Stephen H Classic! One of James Wan's best. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Rami A I've watch a lot of horror movies, with only a few select being consider fantastic movies. Modern horror is usually a hit or miss with me, but "The Conjuring" actually surprised me. It honestly felt like a modern version of "The Exorcist (1973)," with the vibes I was getting. But I did also get vibes from the game, "Phasmophobia (2020)." Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1970, paranormal investigators and demonologists Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) Warren are summoned to the home of Carolyn (Lili Taylor) and Roger (Ron Livingston) Perron. The Perrons and their five daughters have recently moved into a secluded farmhouse, where a supernatural presence has made itself known. Though the manifestations are relatively benign at first, events soon escalate in horrifying fashion, especially after the Warrens discover the house's macabre history.
Director
James Wan
Producer
Tony DeRosa-Grund, Peter Safran, Rob Cowan
Screenwriter
Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Safran Company, Evergreen Media Group
Rating
R (Disturbing Violence and Terror)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 19, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$137.4M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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