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The Conjuring

James Wan

2013 · USA · The New Wave

The Conjuring (2013)

Directed by James Wan · Masters of Horror profile

The Warrens' case files launched the most successful horror universe in box-office history.

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Where to watch The Conjuring

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Shaped by

The Exorcist 1973
The possession tradition Wan modernized.
Cat People 1942
The 'Lewton bus' jump scare, refined for modern audiences.

Went on to shape

The Conjuring 2 2016
Wan returns to the Warrens' case files.
Annabelle: Creation 2017
A spin-off origin for the doll from the Warrens' artifact room.

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