The Conjuring

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The Conjuring

R

Released Jul 19, 2013

1h 51m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

The makeup effects are believable, the film does not overuse cartoonish digital effects, and Wan's direction manages to develop a thick, dense atmosphere that compensates for some of the script's flaws. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 4.5/5

Nov 8, 2024

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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

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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

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angelina

always been my favorite horror movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/03/21

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mC

Definitely horror movie of the century

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/21

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Dave G

Uneventful, criminally predictable and not scary in the slightest. The perfect example of audiences liking it because they're expected to. The lighting is great, if that's what you're looking for.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Melly B

The best horror I’ve ever seen! Great gripping storyline fantastic directing and actors!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/25

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Alexander S

I recall the first time I watched The Conjuring. All I could do was hope that I had finally found a solid horror film that would genuinely scare me, as we had been severely lacking in the genre, particularly in the 2000s. I am delighted to recognize that The Conjuring effectively creates a sense of unease and terror through its skillful creation of suspenseful moments rather than relying solely on conventional jump scares. Additionally, it masterfully immerses viewers in an unsettling true story, expertly guided by horror master James Wan, who keeps the audience clenched to their seats, making this both my favorite horror experience and one of my favorite horror films of all time. Grading: A+

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Aizik

My favorite horror movie i think i watched it for the first time in 2021 and it was a must see agian I love everything about the movie idk y it’s a great one and i love it insidious is good as well

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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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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