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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is a 2021 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is a 2021 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves. It is the third main film in the The Conjuring series and follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate a murder case involving a claim of demonic possession. The film stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the Warrens, with Ruairi O'Connor in a major role.

Plot and inspiration

The film is based on the real-life murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, a case often referred to as the “Devil Made Me Do It” case. The story follows the Warrens as they investigate claims of supernatural influence connected to the crime.

Production and release

Michael Chaves directed the film, with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema handling release in the United States. Its release was delayed from an earlier planned date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was released theatrically on June 4, 2021, and was also available on HBO Max at the same time in the United States.

Place in The Conjuring series

The film is the third main entry in the Conjuring franchise and continues the shared universe built around the Warrens and related supernatural cases. It is a sequel to The Conjuring (2013) and The Conjuring 2 (2016), and is part of The Conjuring Universe franchise.

Key facts

  • The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is a 2021 American supernatural horror film and the third main film in The Conjuring series.
  • The film centres on the case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who claimed demonic possession as part of his defence in a murder case.
  • Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren.
  • The film was released theatrically on June 4, 2021, and was also available on HBO Max at the same time in the United States.
  • The film is part of The Conjuring Universe franchise.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed in Canada as part of the global release of a major Hollywood horror franchise and is relevant to Canadian audiences through theatrical and home-viewing availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It?
It is a 2021 American supernatural horror film and the third main film in The Conjuring series.
Is The Conjuring 3 the same film as The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It?
Yes. “The Conjuring 3” is an informal title for The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
Who directed the film?
Michael Chaves directed the film.
Who stars in the movie?
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga star as Ed and Lorraine Warren, with Ruairi O'Connor also in a major role.
What real case is the film based on?
It is based on the Arne Cheyenne Johnson murder case, which involved a claim of demonic possession.
When was it released?
It was released on June 4, 2021, in the United States.

References

  1. Simple English Wikipediahttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conjuring:_The_Devil_Made_Me_Do_It
    Supports: Release year, director, franchise position, cast, and U.S. release timing.
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conjuring:_The_Devil_Made_Me_Do_It
    Supports: Director, franchise placement, and home media release details.
  3. Landmark Cinemashttps://www.landmarkcinemas.com/movie-news/the-conjuring-3-title-and-release-date-unveiled
    Supports: Official title and planned release date announcement.
  4. Cinemarkhttps://www.cinemark.com/movie-news/articles/06-05-the-conjuring-3-etk
    Supports: Plot basis, cast, and production credits.
  5. Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt7069210/
    Supports: Plot synopsis involving Arne Cheyenne Johnson and Ed and Lorraine Warren.
  6. Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81238605
    Supports: Concise synopsis and starring cast information.