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The Conjuring

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
519K
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The Conjuring (2013)
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
519K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
651
21
  • Director
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • Chad Hayes
    • Carey W. Hayes
  • Stars
    • Patrick Wilson
    • Vera Farmiga
    • Ron Livingston
  • Director
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • Chad Hayes
    • Carey W. Hayes
  • Stars
    • Patrick Wilson
    • Vera Farmiga
    • Ron Livingston
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    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 572Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 22 nominations

    Videos33

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    Version 2
    Trailer 2:28
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    Version 1
    Trailer 2:34
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    The Conjuring
    Trailer 2:26
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    What to Watch: Dating Dealbreakers
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    A Guide to the Films of James Wan
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    The Conjuring: Cindy Sleepwalking
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    The Conjuring: Mom And Dad Tell Me You Have A Friend
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    The Conjuring: Sheets
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    The Conjuring: I Know Why You're Hiding
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    Photos183

    Steve Coulter, Vera Farmiga, and Patrick Wilson in The Conjuring (2013)
    Ron Livingston in The Conjuring (2013)
    Lili Taylor in The Conjuring (2013)
    Lili Taylor, Joey King, and Kyla Deaver in The Conjuring (2013)
    Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Patrick Wilson, and John Brotherton in The Conjuring (2013)
    Joseph Bishara and Sterling Jerins in The Conjuring (2013)
    Lili Taylor in The Conjuring (2013)
    Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, and Patrick Wilson in The Conjuring (2013)
    Vera Farmiga in The Conjuring (2013)
    The Conjuring (2013)
    Lili Taylor and Joey King in The Conjuring (2013)
    Lili Taylor and Vera Farmiga in The Conjuring (2013)

    Top cast

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    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Ed Warren
    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Lorraine Warren
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Roger Perron
    Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor
    • Carolyn Perron
    Shanley Caswell
    Shanley Caswell
    • Andrea
    Hayley McFarland
    Hayley McFarland
    • Nancy
    Joey King
    Joey King
    • Christine
    Mackenzie Foy
    Mackenzie Foy
    • Cindy
    Kyla Deaver
    Kyla Deaver
    • April
    Shannon Kook
    Shannon Kook
    • Drew
    John Brotherton
    John Brotherton
    • Brad
    Sterling Jerins
    Sterling Jerins
    • Judy Warren
    Marion Guyot
    • Georgiana
    Morganna Bridgers
    Morganna Bridgers
    • Debbie
    Amy Tipton
    Amy Tipton
    • Camilla
    Kymoura Kennedy
    • Student #1
    Sean Flynn
    • Student #2
    Ashley White
    Ashley White
    • Female Student
    • Director
      • James Wan
    • Writers
      • Chad Hayes
      • Carey W. Hayes
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The real Perron family visited the set of the film.
    • Goofs
      Judy Warren is shown in the movie as a child in 1971; the Warrens' daughter was born during WWII and would have been a grown adult around the time this film takes place.
    • Quotes

      Lorraine Warren: Do you remember the thing you said on our wedding night?

      Ed Warren: Can we do it again?

      Lorraine Warren: No! The other thing, that God brought us together for a reason.

    • Crazy credits
      When the names "Shannon Kook", "John Brotherton", "Sterling Jerins" appear in the end credits, a white cross on the grave turns upside down.
    • Connections
      Featured in Showreel: We've Got Keanu Reeves (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Time of the Season
      Written by Rod Argent

      Performed by The Zombies

      Courtesy of Marquis Enterprises, Ltd.

      By arrangement with Ace Music Services, LLC

    User reviews1.2K

    Review
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    Featured review
    8/10
    Bringing Back The Terror
    The Conjuring claims to be based on a true story about one of the Warrens' paranormal investigations. At this point, that fact doesn't quite matter, especially when this is mostly designed as a horror movie. And as a horror movie, its job is to offer real terror and take any ghostly elements seriously. The film isn't actually trying to give newer scares. This is old school stuff, but good old school horror movie stuff. This is the kind that gets to do more than pull off another jump scare trick. Another benefit the movie got is its director, James Wan, who delivers a crafty storytelling. The Conjuring is not terribly innovative, but I don't think it needed to. It's the execution that keeps everything so gripping, and I think we needed that in this suffering era of the genre.

    The story is actually more than the haunting of the Perrons. The first act juxtaposed between their situation and the life of the Warrens. The Warrens side is a fascinating little exposition of their daily life and job, while the Perrons are introduced like any typical horror film that has a haunted house and family in it, the danger is slow burn until they get to realize they needed help. What makes this somewhat different from those clichés is we are also supposed to root and care for the investigators, like we do not want them to be harm by the spirits as well. For that, the tension becomes much effective.

    Even at the less scary scenes, the film is also interesting. And yes, all the characters are worth rooting for. The major ones get their own stories told at the beginning and some flashbacks in the middle of the mystery. The performances are pretty enjoyable as they take the viewers into the characters' mind. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are excellent at exploring their roles and whatever they do are totally intriguing. Lili Taylor is engaging enough for shifting her character's innocence to something terrifying.

    Most of the credit goes to director James Wan who makes it all compelling. We already accepted that jump scares are inevitable to our modern horror movies, but the better scares go when it shows its campiness, like the creepy update of the Annabelle doll, and some demonic masks and makeup. They are unlike to today's tricks that depend on gore and repetitive noise. There is also genuine terror can be felt in the quiet scenes. The finale is kind of ridiculous, but it's filled with energetic action which makes the ride even much fun. Apart from the scary stuff, the film continues to employ its style that serves a lot of magnificent shots. This could be one of the best looking movies I've seen this year. The music score brings sorts of good chills.

    The Conjuring is no groundbreaker, but the film is best at recapturing the classic horror. Extra merit is fleshing out and adding depth to the story which made the ghost hunting investigation more thrilling. The craft is amazing and the performances are terrific. I think it has most of the things that lack in our horror films today; curiously setting the pieces together, relateable characters, good creeps, and full insanity. The Conjuring isn't meant to change the game, but because of the filmmakers' ambition and love for the genre, it is a marvelous experience.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • The Warren Files
    • Filming locations
      • North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • The Safran Company
      • Evergreen Media Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $137,446,368
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $41,855,326
      • Jul 21, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $320,406,242
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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