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The Conjuring Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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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

  • 4.2 / 5

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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.
Cited as official plot version from warnerbros.com
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Conjuring.

Crew Behind the Film

The The Conjuring behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director James Wan last directed Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Malignant. The film's writer Chad Hayes last wrote The Turning and The Conjuring 2.

Director
James Wan
Producers
Rob Cowan
Tony DeRosa-Grund
Peter Safran

Production Details

What we know about the The Conjuring movie production.

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.

Production Updates for The Conjuring

Completed

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

Post-Production

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

Pre-Production

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

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

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

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

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  • 2013-10-22 DVD
  • 2013-11-00 DVD

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