- "Diabolical forces are formidable. These forces are eternal, and they exist today. The fairy tale is true. The devil exists. God exists. And for us, as people, our very destiny hinges upon which one we elect to follow."
- ―Ed Warren
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| Title: | The Conjuring |
| Director: | James Wan |
| Writers: | Chad Hayes; Carey Hayes |
| Producers: | Rob Cowan; Tony DeRosa-Grund; Peter Safran |
| Composer: | Joseph Bishara |
| Cinematography: | John R. Leonetti |
| Editors: | Kirk M. Morri |
| Production | |
| Distributed by: | Evergreen Media Group New Line Cinema The Safran Company |
| Released: | July 19th, 2013 |
| Rating: | R |
| Running time: | 112 min. |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Budget: | $13,000,000 |
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The Conjuring is an American horror movie of the supernatural thriller subgenre. It was directed by James Wan and written by Chad and Carey Hayes. The film was produced by Evergreen Media Group, New Line Cinema and The Safran Company and released theatrically in the United States on July 19th, 2013. The movie stars Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Joey King, Lili Taylor and Ron Livingston. The premise of the film focuses on husband and wife paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren who become involved in malevolent forces haunting the farmhouse of the Perrin family.
Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Vera Farmiga | Lorraine Warren |
| Patrick Wilson | Ed Warren |
| Joey King | Christine Perron |
| Lili Taylor | Carolyn Perron |
| Ron Livingston | Roger Perron |
| Hayley McFarland | Nancy Perron |
| Sterling Jerins | Judy Warren |
| Shanley Caswell | Andrea Perron |
| Mackenzie Foy | Cindy Perron |
| Christopher Cozort | Faculty |
| Steve Coulter | Father Jordan |
| Shannon Kook | Drew Thomas |
| John Brotherton | Brad Hamilton |
| Kyla Deaver | April Perron |
| Ashley White | Female college student |
| Cabrenna H. Burks | College student |
| Christy Johnson | Student |
| Morganna Bridgers | Debbie |
| Amy Tipton | Camilla |
| Darrell Rackley | Faculty |
| David Pascua | College student |
| Arnell Powell | Reporter |
| Millie Wannamaker | Faculty |
| Paul Shaplin | Faculty |
| Meagan Lynnae | Student |
| Mellie Boozer | College student |
| Marion Guyot | Georgiana Moran |
| Matthew Pabo | Student |
| Courtney Lakin | College student |
| Nate Seman | Rory |
| Josiah Blount | College student |
| Rose Bachtel | Leah |
| Karen Malina | College faculty |
| Desi Domo | Suicide maid |
| Shawn Collins | Student |
| Tiyana Blue | Student |
| Grace Layden | College student |
| Christof Veillon | Maurice |
| Kymoura Kennedy | Student #1 |
| Zach Pappas | Rick |
| Sarah Maykish | Student |
| Jamie Broadnax | Student |
| Tony Moore | Moving man |
| Zachary Steffey | Student |
| Justin A. Thuesen | Student |
| Alyssa Bauman | Student |
| Brannigan Carter | College student |
| Michael Jeanmaire | College student |
| Joe Montanti | College student |
Notes & Trivia[]
- Production on The Conjuring began on February 22nd, 2012. Principal filming began in March, 2013.
- The original shooting script for the film was under the title The Warren Files.
- A trailer for The Conjuring was screened at the New York Comic Con in 2012.
- Parts of the film were shot at the Carolina Apartments in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- The Conjuring was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Region 1 format by New Line Home Video on October 22nd, 2013.
- Director James Wan is also known for creating the Saw film franchise. He directed the first film in the series and was an executive producer on it's sequels. The DVD is also included on the Blu-ray collection and both versions include the UltaViolet HD edition.
- Actress Vera Farmiga is also known for playing the role of Norma Bates on the Bates Motel television series on A&E.
Insidious connections[]
Although The Conjuring is a wholly separate movie from Insidious, and takes place in a different continuity, there are still many points of commonality between the two films.
- Both films were released in the early 2010s.
- Both films spawned successful sequels and/or prequel films.
- Both films were directed by James Wan.
- Both films star Patrick Wilson as a central protagonist.
- Both films include flashbacks that are expanded upon in future installments.
- Both films involve haunted houses.
- Both films involve possession.
- Both films featured musical scores composed by Joseph Bishara.
- Both films were shot by John R. Leonetti.
- Both films were edited by Kirk M. Morri.
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External Links[]
- The Conjuring at AMG
- The Conjuring at IMDB
- The Conjuring at Wikipedia
- The Conjuring at Fandango
- The Conjuring at Horrormovies.org
- The Conjuring at Rotten Tomatoes
References[]
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Ed Warren • Lorraine Warren • Judy Warren • Irene Palmer • Roger Perron • Carolyn Perron • Andrea Perron • Nancy Perron • Christine Perron • Cindy Perron • April Perron • Peggy Hodgson • Janet Hodgson • Margaret Hodgson • Johnny Hodgson • Billy Hodgson • Arne Cheyenne Johnson • Debbie Glatzel • David Glatzel • Bathsheba Sherman • Valak |