The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Synopsis

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, directed by Michael Chaves, is a 2021 supernatural horror film starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The movie follows the real-life case of Arne Johnson, the first person in U.S. history to claim demonic possession as a defense in a murder trial. After a chilling exorcism goes wrong, the Warrens are drawn into a sinister mystery that tests the limits of their paranormal abilities and puts their own lives in jeopardy. As they investigate the dark forces at play, they uncover a terrifying conspiracy that reaches beyond anything they have encountered before.

Cast

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  Patrick Wilson

  Ed Warren

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  Vera Farmiga

  Lorraine Warren

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  Ruairí O'Connor

  Arne Cheyne Johnson

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  Sarah Catherine Hook

  Debbie Glatzel

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  Julian Hilliard

  David Glatzel

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  Charlene Amoia

  Judy Glatzel

Reviews

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 55%, with some critics praising the performances of Wilson and Farmiga, as well as the eerie atmosphere created by Chaves. However, others felt that the storyline was not as strong as previous entries in the series. Metacritic also gave the film a mixed rating of 53/100, with some critics lauding its scares and suspense, while others criticized its pacing and reliance on jump scares. IMDb users rated the movie 6.3/10, with opinions ranging from 'a thrilling addition to the franchise' to 'disappointing compared to its predecessors.' Overall, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It has sparked debate among horror fans, with some praising its fresh approach to the genre and others feeling it fell short of expectations.