The Conjuring
The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey W.
The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes. It stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren and is the first film in The Conjuring Universe franchise. The film is loosely based on the Perron family’s reported experiences in Rhode Island in 1971, though much of the story is fictionalized.
Premise
The film centers on the Warrens as they help a family in Rhode Island that believes their farmhouse is haunted. The story draws on a real paranormal case, but the screenplay takes substantial dramatic liberties.
Production and release
James Wan directed the film, which was released in 2013 and became the first entry in the franchise. It established the tone and main recurring characters for later films.
Basis in real events
The Conjuring is presented as being based on true events, specifically the Perron family case associated with the Warrens. Reported accounts and later commentary indicate that the film is only loosely based on those events. The film's claim of being based on true events was discussed by Canadian outlet Global News in a 2021 interview quoted in People, and the franchise has had broad popularity with Canadian horror audiences.
Franchise
The film expanded into The Conjuring Universe, which includes sequels and spin-off films. The mainline Conjuring films continue the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Key facts
- The Conjuring was released in 2013 and launched The Conjuring Universe franchise.
- It was directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes.
- The film follows Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate a haunting affecting the Perron family.
- The movie is loosely based on the Perron family’s reported experiences, but most of the plot is fictionalized.
- The Conjuring series became one of the highest-grossing horror franchises.
The first film’s reported claim of being based on true events was discussed by Canadian outlet Global News in a 2021 interview quoted in People, and the franchise has had broad popularity with Canadian horror audiences.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Conjuring based on a true story?
Who are the Warrens in The Conjuring?
How many Conjuring movies are there?
What is the order of The Conjuring movies?
Is The Conjuring scary?
References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_ConjuringSupports: 2013 release, director, writers, cast, franchise status, plot premise, and sequel information.
- People — https://people.com/the-conjuring-true-story-8645388Supports: The film is loosely based on the Perron family case and is largely fictionalized; quotes Andrea Perron on the film being mostly fiction.
- The Week — https://theweek.com/articles/461862/real-story-behind-conjuring-four-other-horror-movies-based-true-storySupports: Ed and Lorraine Warren as real paranormal investigators and founders of the New England Society for Psychic Research in 1952.
- The Sun — https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/film/19251170/is-the-conjuring-a-true-story/Supports: States the release years of the main Conjuring films and identifies the series as based on the Warrens' real-life events.
- History vs. Hollywood — https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring.phpSupports: Andrea Perron quotation about liberties taken and the film being based on a true story.
- The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/the-conjuring-movies-true-stories/Supports: Franchise context, box office scale, and later-film continuation in the series.