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Halloween Watchlist
Social Distancing: The Conjuring Movie Series (Movies) - #33
Synopsis: The films present a dramatization of the supposed real-life cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent yet controversial cases of haunting. The main series follows their attempts to assist people who find themselves possessed by demonic spirits, while the spin-off films focus on the origins of some of the entities the Warrens have encountered.
My Take: This series is not the scariest out there, but it definitely brings its creepy moments and loads of suspense. It does a great job at setting the mood with houses that are centuries old, with peeling paint and nefarious looking furniture that was left behind by the previously disappeared owners. Or convents or orphanages is the middle of some dark forest or abandoned pasture which will cause even the most staunch skeptic to run in the other direction. Lol. Lastly this series does a good job at tying each sequel or prequel together with the glue being Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga). They relationship is warm, relatable and interesting. Additionally, they’re a formidable foe to the demons and spirits to who are attempting to destroy those whom they’re trying to help.
My favorite movies out of the series in order of favorability: The Conjuring, Annabelle Creation, The Nun, and The Conjuring 2. The stories of the first two movies listed are really good, with Annabelle Creation being heartbreaking considering what happens to some of the characters in this. The Nun did an excellent job at establishing that ominous and spine-chilling mood. While The Conjuring 2 was just creepy and weird. This is a great movie series and a scary way to spend your Halloween night!
