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The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan.[4] The film stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators who come to the assistance of the Perron family (Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor), who are experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island in 1971.[5]This film also stars Zach Pappas from Wilmington's Comedy Troupe Pineapple Shaped Lamps.
The Conjuring was released in the United States and Canada on July 19, 2013, and is set to be released in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2013.
In 1971, Carolyn and Roger Perron move into a dilapidated, old farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island with their five daughters. During the first day, the family moves in smoothly except for the dog, who refuses to come into the house. That night, the children play a game called hide-and-clap; while playing, one of the daughters finds the boarded up entrance to a cellar. After Roger inspects the basement with a match, the family goes to bed. Carolyn expresses concern because the dog is barking outside, and one of the daughters feels someone pulling at her feet.
In the morning, Carolyn wakes up with a mysterious bruise and the dog is found dead. Over the next couple of days, various paranormal activities occur; doors open and close seemingly by themselves, all of their clocks stop at the same time, and Carolyn hears clapping when nobody is there. At night, their young daughter Cindy sleepwalks into the eldest daughter's bedroom, where she bangs her head repeatedly against an old wardrobe. The activity culminates one night while Roger is away. Carolyn is locked in the basement while her eldest daughter is attacked by a spirit that looks like an elderly woman.
Carolyn seeks the help of Ed and Lorraine Warren, noted paranormal investigators, to validate their concerns. Lorraine senses that a particularly malevolent spirit has latched on to the family. They conduct an initial investigation, and conclude they should get involved, explaining to the Perron family that the house may require an exorcism. However, this cannot be done without further evidence and authorization from the Catholic Church. Ed is also concerned for Lorraine, who experienced trauma during a former case of theirs in which an exorcism was required.
During the process of researching the house's history, Ed and Lorraine find out that the house belonged to an accused witch, Bathsheba. When Bathsheba's husband caught her sacrificing their week-old infant, she climbed to the top of a tree on the property, cursed all those who would take her land, and proclaimed her love for Satan before committing suicide. This is followed by reports found of numerous murders and suicides in houses that have since been built upon the property.
Carolyn, who was possessed earlier , suddenly drives back to the house with two of her daughters, leaving everyone else frightened and concerned. Ed and Lorraine rush to the house, where they find Roger, Drew and the police officer struggling with Carolyn as she tries to stab one of her daughters with a pair of scissors. Ed suggests they call the priest, but Lorraine reminds him that the priest is too far away, forcing Ed to perform the exorcism himself. While the others hold the tormented Carolyn down, Ed nearly evicts Bathsheba from her body. Carolyn is about to escape and pursues her daughter. At the last moment, Lorraine is able to stop the possessed Carolyn from killing her daughter, by reminding Carolyn of a precious memory she shared with her family. Ed is able to complete the exorcism, saving Carolyn and her daughter.
Movie Information:
Director: James Wan
Producer: Tony DeRosa-Grund
Peter Safran
Rob Cowan
Writer: Chad Hayes
Carey Hayes
Starring:
Patrick Wilson
Vera Farmiga
Ron Livingston
Lili Taylor
Music by Joseph Bishara,
Mark Crozer
Cinematography John R. Leonetti
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date: July 19, 2013
Running time 112 minutes
Country United States
Language English
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