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The Conjuring

2013 · 1h 52m · Thriller · Horror

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Steady, intense horror with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that gets under your skin.

87/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

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.

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87/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITParanormal 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 Warre…

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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a supernatural story built around unease and escalating threat
02A manageable 112-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.5/10 TMDB audience score across 13,049 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch The Conjuring?

The Conjuring belongs in your night if you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that can get under your skin. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a manageable 112-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 6/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that can get under your skin
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you want a manageable 112-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you are avoiding supernatural or frightening material tonight
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you are avoiding strong scares

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary10/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

James Wan portrait
James WanDirector
Vera Farmiga portrait
Vera FarmigaLorraine Warren
Patrick Wilson portrait
Patrick WilsonEd Warren
Lili Taylor portrait
Lili TaylorCarolyn Perron
Ron Livingston portrait
Ron LivingstonRoger Perron
Hayley McFarland portrait
Hayley McFarlandNancy
Sterling Jerins portrait
Sterling JerinsJudy Warren
Shanley Caswell portrait
Shanley CaswellAndrea
Mackenzie Foy portrait
Mackenzie FoyCindy
Joey King portrait
Joey KingChristine