The Conjuring Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 5, 2017

The Conjuring

Release Date: Friday, July 19, 2013 Theaters

Director: James Wan

Starring: Vera Farmiga • Patrick Wilson • Ron Livingston • Lili Taylor • Joey King

R Horror N/A

4.17 / 5.0

48% WILL SEE 52% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. Based on a true story, The Conjuring tells the horrifying tale of how world renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.

Horror Suspense Thriller

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Who stars in The Conjuring – Cast List

Vera Farmiga
... Lorraine Warren

The Conjuring: Last Rites, The Commuter
Patrick Wilson
... Ed Warren

Jay Kelly, The Conjuring: Last Rites
Ron Livingston
Parkland, The 5th Wave
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Lili Taylor
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Fear Street: Prom Queen
Joey King
... Christine Perron

Despicable Me 4, Bullet Train
Mackenzie Foy
Interstellar, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
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Shannon Kook
... Drew Thomas

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
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Shanley Caswell
... Andrea Perron

Detention
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Hayley McFarland
... Andrea

Out of Exile, We're Not Safe Here

Who is making The Conjuring – Crew List

A look at The Conjuring behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Wan last helmed Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Malignant. The film's writer Chad Hayes last penned The Turning and The Conjuring 2.

Director: James Wan
Screenwriters: Chad Hayes
Carey Hayes
Producers: Rob Cowan
Tony DeRosa-Grund
Peter Safran

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Evergeen Films
New Line Cinema
Safran Company

Production – What we know about the The Conjuring

Key Facts

Inspired by the true-life story of the Perron family, who claimed they "lived among the dead" in the 1970s as spirits both friendly and sinister inhabited their Rhode Island farmhouse. When New Line acquired the pitch, it included life rights to the Perron family and the paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2013

Completed

Changed The Conjuring movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Jul 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. A March 2012 shoot in North Caroline is being eyed.

Jun 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sequences of disturbing violence and terror
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Warren Files Project, The Warren Files
Language: English

The Conjuring Trailers and Clips

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The Conjuring Release Date: When was the film released?

The Conjuring was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 19 , 2013. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including R.I.P.D., Red 2 and Girl Most Likely.