The Conjuring

Verified sources

Watch the exact official upload

Movie identity and release year · Genre metadata

U.S. release: 2013-07-19

Explore the collections

The 15 most-viewed movie trailers of 2013

The story

Set in isolated Harrisville and billed as a true story, The Conjuring follows famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they are summoned to help a family plagued by a violent, unexplained presence in their secluded farmhouse. The central conflict pits the Warrens’ investigative methods and faith against a powerful demonic entity that has entrenched itself in the home, forcing both family and investigators into a desperate struggle to end the haunting.

Why it works

The premise trades on real-case framing and period isolation to heighten credibility and dread: presenting the Warrens as world‑renowned investigators gives the story an investigative spine rather than a simple jump‑scare setup. Locating the action “before Amityville” signals to horror fans a classic haunted-house lineage. Marketing leans on authenticity and an escalating supernatural threat, promising stakes beyond ordinary poltergeist fare by involving a named demonic antagonist.

What to expect

Viewers can expect a traditional haunted‑house structure centered on the farmhouse, methodical paranormal investigation, and escalating manifestations tied to a demonic force. The story focuses on both the terror experienced by the family and the Warrens’ attempts to confront and explain the phenomena, aiming for sustained suspense and confrontations with the malevolent presence rather than a purely episodic scare sequence.

Our take

The Conjuring sells itself as a grounded, investigation‑driven haunting that prioritizes eerie atmosphere and a climactic battle with a demonic presence. It should appeal to fans of classic supernatural thrillers seeking a serious, case‑based scare.