Synopsis
Based on the true case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring follows the Perron family as they experience increasingly disturbing events in their remote Rhode Island farmhouse in 1971. Desperate for help, they call upon the Warrens, who soon discover the home's dark and sinister history. Directed by James Wan, the film is widely praised for its masterful tension-building and became a landmark of modern horror cinema.
Did You Know?
- Based on real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
- The real Annabelle doll is actually a Raggedy Ann doll.
- Director James Wan kept the set intentionally cold for atmosphere.
- Vera Farmiga agreed to the role after her script mysteriously marked itself.
- The film was rated R despite containing no gore or sex.
Iconic Quotes
- We've been called ghost hunters. We prefer to think of ourselves as ghostbusters.
- Out of all the cases we've investigated, this is the one that has affected us the most.
- Sometimes it's better to keep the door closed.
- One by one, the clocks stopped working at 3:07 AM.
- I want to show you something. This is what I use to detect any kind of negative presence.