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The Conjuring
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by James Wan. With Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTParanormal 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Conjuring.
MoviHero lists July 18, 2013 as the release date for The Conjuring. James Wan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren, Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren, Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron, Ron Livingston as Roger Perron. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 18, 2013
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorJames Wan
CastVera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren, Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren, Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron, Ron Livingston as Roger Perron
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Conjuring right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Conjuring runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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But shorterDOUEN2026 · 1h 35m
17 minutes shorter (1h 35m). Shared genre: horror, thriller.
But less emotionally intenseMallory2026 · 17mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: thriller, horror.
But less demandingSeething Void2026 · 12mEstimated attention required: 3/10 versus 5/10. Shared genre: horror, thriller.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 13,263 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary10/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“It's November 1st, 1971, I'm sitting here with Carolyn Perron, who with her family, has been experiencing supernatural occurrences.”
Viewer reaction
“I'm a fan of Wan, and while I must say I believe that The Conjuring is pretty severely overrated, it's also one of the best…”
Viewer reaction
“The Conjuring is a fairly classical horror/haunted house/exorcism movie.”
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Viewer reaction
“Hadn't seen this in a while and watching it again in preparation for the third movie, found it to be well done.”
Viewer reaction
“"Ed Warren" (Patrick Wilson) and his wife "Lorraine" (Vera Farmiga) are renowned paranormal investigators drafted in by the at-their-wits-end "Perron" family to their remote Rhode…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLorraine WarrenLorraine Warren runs from The Conjuring to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It with Vera Farmiga carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherEd WarrenEd Warren runs from The Conjuring to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It with Patrick Wilson carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherJudy WarrenJudy Warren runs from The Conjuring to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It with Sterling Jerins carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherCarolyn PerronCarolyn Perron runs from The Conjuring to The Nun with Lili Taylor carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherRoger PerronRoger Perron appears in The Conjuring (2013).Open character guide otherAndreaAndrea appears in The Conjuring (2013).Open character guide otherBradBrad appears in The Conjuring (2013).Open character guide
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