Summary
It’s a good time to be a horror fan.
).The Nun 2continued to expandThe Conjuringuniverse, an ever-growing cinematic world that becamethe highest-grossing horror franchiseof all time.
Portrayed by actorsPatrick WilsonandVera Farmiga, the real-life Warrens claimed they investigated thousands of supernatural cases.
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Likewise,The Conjuringmovies announce themselves with the creepiest of descriptions: “based on a true story.”
Critics have questioned the validity of the Warrens' claims for decades.
When it comes toThe Conjuring’s nuts and bolts,how accurate are these spooktacular masterpieces?
What began with the paranormal investigation of a possibly haunted house has become a sprawling franchise that includes evil dolls, demonic nuns, and even more on the way, providing big thrills for fans of supernatural horror.
Who Were Ed and Lorraine Warren?
Ed and Lorraine Warren were a married couple from New England.
They worked closely with the Catholic Church and never charged families for their services.
Many denounced them as frauds, especially after the heightened attentionThe Conjuringfilms brought.
“UCLA parapsychologists labeled her a “light” medium.
How Much of The Conjuring Was Real?
Likewise, screenwritersChadandCarey W. Hayesstrove to accurately represent the eventsand people involved.
Yeah, just a little bit.
A third party recommended the Warrens investigate.Ed and Lorraine conducted a seance inside the house not an exorcism.
ButAndrea shared withPeoplehow “we were all scared to death and scarred for life.
My mother was attacked (some say possessed) by an entity.
Concerned that the Warrens’ presence aggravated Bathsheba, Roger Perron had them leave.
The franchise has earned over $2 billion at the global box office.
The Perrons stayed in the Arnold house until moving was financially feasible.
“[The house] taught me everything I need to know about life,” Andrea shared withPeople.
“Because of it, I have lived fearlessly.”
It still affects me to talk about it today.”
How Much of The Conjuring 2 Was Real?
Researchers have debated the Enfield Poltergeist since the incidents made headlines in the late 1970s.
“Maurice Gross, a paranormal investigator, investigated the Hodgsons' home and reported similar activity.
As depicted inThe Conjuring 2, the Warrens traveled to Britain and backed up the family’s story.
Skeptics who critique the Enfield case argue two main points.
One, Janet could have easily altered her voice.
Two, the infamous photos of the girls hovering in the air were easy to fake.
Was The Devil Made Me Do It a Real Court Case?
Similar to the film,lawyerMartin Minelladramatically espoused, “The courts have dealt with the existence of God.
Now they’re going to have to deal with the existence of the Devil.”
There’s no evidence a demon worshiper (Eugenie Bondurant) targeted Johnson and the Warrens.
They insisted David had experienced mental health difficulties and the Warrens exploited their circumstances.
What Are the Origins of Valak and Annabelle?
The firstConjuringspin-off, however, is perhaps the most iconic.That creepy-ass Annabelle doll is as real as can be.
Donna, a nursing student,received an old dollas a birthday present.
Odd things purportedly happened: the doll popped up in different places around the house.
Horrifying handwritten messages appeared.
Supposedly,Annabelle was lonely.
She wanted to “inhabit the doll” permanently and hang out with her new bestie.
When the Warrens heard about Annabelle, they warned Donna she had been tricked by a demonic force.
A Catholic priest exorcised the house and the Warrens took Annabelle into their possession.
No backseat driving, ma’am!
The mainConjuringfilms combine realism and story with some of the best cinematic flair in modern memory.
The Conjuringmovies are available to stream on Max in the U.S.
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