2013 · Film · Horror / Thriller
The Conjuring
Based on the true case files of the Warrens.
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
- Directed by
- James Wan
- Release
- July 18, 2013
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- TMDB
- 7.5 / 10
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Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren · Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren · Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron · Ron Livingston as Roger Perron · Hayley McFarland as Nancy · Sterling Jerins as Judy Warren · Shanley Caswell as Andrea · Mackenzie Foy as Cindy