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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 Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex As the hellish experience expands and they [the Perrons] genuinely struggle to find hope, these small quirks turn into something far scarier. Rated: 8/10 Sep 4, 2025 Full Review Justin Kim Loud and Clear Reviews A perfect base template on how to create suspense and buildup. Rated: 4/5 Aug 12, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Diego R That was sick!! Can’t wait to see part two on Wednesday!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/25 Full Review 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 Ricardo B Ancorado pelas cativantes atuações de Patrick Wilson e Vera Farmiga, que compartilham de uma excelente química, marcado pelo atencioso olhar que James Wan — diretor de "Jogos Mortais" (2004) e "Sobrenatural" (2010) — tem para o gênero e carregado de uma estética e uma atmosfera que arremetem a filmes de terror da era clássica, "Invocação do Mal" foi mais que um memorável início de uma grande franquia: foi um dos melhores filmes de terror da década de 2010 e a desfibrilação que o gênero precisava após o fim da década de 2000, que foi fraquíssima para o terror. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/19/25 Full Review Luna G. Great movie!!! This was my first conjuring movie and a great way to start it off for the conjuring/ Annabelle franchise it has great jump scares and unexpected things, truly one of the best horror movies ever. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/25 Full Review Leo L. The first in the franchise and nobody forgets their first! Enjoyable from start to finish. Still the best movie in the franchise Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/18/25 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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