The Conjuring (2013)
Based on the true case files of the Warrens.
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 18 July 2013 |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller |
| Director | James Wan |
| Starring | Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson and Lili Taylor |
| Runtime | 112 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.2/10 · Metacritic 68/100 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · TMDB users 7.5/10 |
| Budget | $20 million |
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What kind of watch this is
James Wan’s 2013 film treats the supernatural as a physical weight, not a jump scare. Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate a farmhouse where a dark presence has taken root, turning domestic spaces into hostile territory. The film runs 112 minutes, a duration that feels deliberate rather than padded. It relies on slow, creeping dread rather than loud noises, building tension through what is seen in the periphery. The "true case files" tagline does the heavy lifting, lending a veneer of documentary realism to the folklore. It is the kind of horror that makes you check the corners of your own room.
What the critics said
Critics found it well-crafted and gleefully creepy, though perhaps a bit familiar. Rotten Tomatoes reports an 86% positive score as of January 2026, with an average rating of 7.2/10. Metacritic assigns it a 68, indicating generally favorable reviews. Justin Chang of Variety called it "a sensationally entertaining old-school freakout". Not everyone agreed. Eric Kohn of Indiewire argued the film suffers from "the ghosts of familiarity". The consensus leans toward effective, old-school scares over fresh ideas.
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- The Conjuring on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q5540479 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
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