Kapanlagi.com - Who here is a huge fan of the horror franchise THE CONJURING? These films always succeed in giving chills with the true stories of Ed and Lorraine Warren. As this article is released, the fourth film in the THE CONJURING franchise is now showing in theaters across the country.
First released in theaters in 2013, THE CONJURING quickly became a huge hit, grossing over $320 million (around Rp5 billion) at the global box office. The film stars Lili Taylor and Ron Livingston as Roger and Carolyn Perron, a couple trying to protect their children from evil spirits in their new home.
In desperation, the Perron family seeks help from famous paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson). This couple reveals that the spirit of a witch named Bathsheba Sherman is the one disturbing the Perron family.
Ed and Lorraine Warren are a married couple famous as paranormal investigators and demonology experts from the 1970s to the 1990s. Besides helping the Perron family in Rhode Island, they were also involved in several other famous horror cases, such as the haunted house in Amityville, New York, the Enfield Poltergeist case, and even the court case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, which they claimed was possessed.
But, did you notice that each of their films has a very distinct characteristic? From cinematography, scoring, behind-the-scenes facts, to the main enemy, everything has its own uniqueness. Check out more here, KLovers!
1. Cinematography

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THE CONJURING (2013)
This first film is known for its classic horror approach that relies on atmospheric tension. Director James Wan successfully creates effective jump scares through slow and steady camera movements.
- Cinematography Style: Relies on atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, often utilizing slow and steady camera movements.
- Cinematographer: John R. Leonetti.
THE CONJURING 2 (2016)
James Wan returns to direct this sequel on a larger scale. The use of complex visual effects creates iconic horror scenes, such as the legendary appearance of Valak.
- Cinematography Style: Larger scale with complex visual effects for iconic horror scenes.
- Cinematographer: Don Burgess.
THE CONJURING 3: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT (2021)
This third film is directed by Michael Chaves, taking a darker and grittier approach. The focus shifts from traditional haunted houses to various investigation locations, including a courtroom.
- Cinematography Style: Darker and grittier, focusing on scenes outside of traditional haunted houses such as courtrooms and investigations.
- Cinematographer: Michael Burgess.
THE CONJURING 4: LAST RITES (2025)
Michael Chaves returns to direct this concluding film, with Eli Born as the cinematographer. Early reviews mention the use of home video footage and low-resolution 1980s surveillance devices.
- Cinematography Style: Utilizes home video footage and low-resolution 1980s surveillance devices to conceal horrific images.
- Cinematographer: Eli Born.
2. Scoring

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THE CONJURING (2013)
Joseph Bishara is responsible for the music of this first film. His score is capable of building tension and creating a chilling atmosphere, often using dissonance to enhance the feeling of fear.
- Composer: Joseph Bishara.
- Scoring Style: Able to build tension and create a chilling atmosphere, using dissonance and uncomfortable sounds.
THE CONJURING 2 (2016)
Bishara returned to work on the music for this sequel with a similar style. However, he added prominent themes for new characters like Valak and The Crooked Man, giving them a distinct musical identity.
- Composer: Joseph Bishara.
- Scoring Style: Similar to the first film, but with more prominent themes for new characters like Valak and The Crooked Man.
THE CONJURING 3: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT (2021)
Although still composed by Bishara, the scoring for this third film feels slightly different. The shift in story focus to murder and occultism requires a more dramatic musical approach.
- Composer: Joseph Bishara.
- Scoring Style: Slightly different due to the change in story focus, possibly requiring a more dramatic musical approach.
THE CONJURING 4: LAST RITES (2025)
This final film marks the transition of composers from Joseph Bishara to Benjamin Wallfisch. Wallfisch had previously worked on the scoring for Annabelle: Creation, promising a fresh musical vibe.
- Composer: Benjamin Wallfisch (replacing Joseph Bishara).
- Scoring Style: A fresh musical vibe is expected, while still maintaining the signature horror elements of the franchise.
3. Behind the Scenes Facts

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THE CONJURING (2013)
This film is adapted from the true story of the Perron family who experienced supernatural disturbances. Lorraine Warren and Andrea Perron even served as consultants to ensure the accuracy of the story.
- True Story: Adapted from the true story of the Perron family in Rhode Island (1971).
- Consultants: Lorraine Warren and Andrea Perron (the eldest daughter of the Perron family). Lorraine Warren also appears as a cameo.
- Incidents on Set: Vera Farmiga reported that her laptop had scratch marks, and the crew also experienced mysterious electrical disturbances.
THE CONJURING 2 (2016)
This sequel is based on the Enfield Poltergeist case that occurred in England in 1977. Interestingly, the character Valak as a nun was not initially planned and was added at the end of production.
- True Story: Based on the Enfield Poltergeist case in England (1977).
- Valak's Design: The character Valak as a nun was not initially planned and was added at the end of production.
THE CONJURING 3: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT (2021)
This is the first main The Conjuring film not directed by James Wan, but by Michael Chaves. The story is based on the murder case of Arne Johnson in 1981, where he claimed demonic possession as a defense in court.
- Director Change: The first main The Conjuring film not directed by James Wan (Michael Chaves).
- True Case: Based on the murder case of Arne Johnson (1981), the first case in the US to use the demonic possession argument in court.
THE CONJURING 4: LAST RITES (2025)
This film is planned to be the final chapter of Ed and Lorraine Warren's story on the big screen. The story will center around the Smurl haunting case that occurred in 1986.
- Final Film: Planned to be the final chapter of Ed and Lorraine Warren's story.
- True Case: Centered on the Smurl haunting case (1986).
- Crossover Idea: Initially considered as a horror crossover event like Avengers, but director Michael Chaves decided to keep the story personal.
4. The Main Enemy

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THE CONJURING (2013)
The main antagonist in this film is Bathsheba Sherman, a witch who curses the land where the Perron family lives. This film also introduces the doll Annabelle as a medium for evil spirits.
- Main Antagonist: Bathsheba Sherman (the cursed witch), along with the doll Annabelle as a medium for evil spirits.
THE CONJURING 2 (2016)
Valak, a demon in the form of a nun, becomes an iconic character that haunts Lorraine and the Hodgson family. This film also features The Crooked Man, a ghost who inhabits a zoetrope toy.
- Main Antagonist: Valak (the nun demon) and The Crooked Man (the ghost from the zoetrope toy).
THE CONJURING 3: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT (2021)
Unlike the previous two films, this one does not feature a specific named supernatural entity. The main antagonist is a human occultist who uses dark magic to curse Arne Johnson.
- Main Antagonist: A human occultist who uses dark magic; no specific named supernatural entity is mentioned.
THE CONJURING 4: LAST RITES (2025)
This film will center on the Smurl haunting case, where the family experiences terror from various supernatural entities. Although there is speculation about Valak's return, the director chooses to focus on personal stories.
- Main Antagonist: Various supernatural entities that terrorize the Smurl family; no specific main antagonist is mentioned aside from the Smurl case itself.
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