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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
2021 111 min United States of America R 18+
★6.2
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Michael Chaves
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Description
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren encounter what would become one of the most sensational cases from their files. The fight for the soul of a young boy takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.
Budget:
$39M
US Gross:
$65.63M
Worldwide:
$206.44M
Starring
Patrick Wilson
Actor
Vera Farmiga
Actor
Ruairi O'Connor
Actor
Key opinion
The third installment of The Conjuring franchise is generally viewed as a stylistic departure that fails to meet the high standards set by James Wan's original entries. While praised for its high production values and the ongoing chemistry between its leads, the film is criticized for its predictable script, lack of genuine scares, and a shift away from the series' signature atmospheric tension.
| Acting | Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga maintain a compelling emotional core through their believable, lived-in portrayal of the Warrens. | |
| Production | The cinematography and production design deliver high-quality visuals and striking occult imagery that remain a series strength. | |
| Direction | The departure of director James Wan results in a noticeable loss of the franchise's trademark tension, atmosphere, and suspenseful pacing. | |
| Screenplay | The film struggles to balance its shift toward a detective-thriller format, resulting in an unoriginal and predictable narrative. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's effectiveness are divided: some appreciate the attempt to evolve the franchise with detective elements and higher stakes, while others find the lack of traditional horror scares and atmospheric build-up a disappointment compared to the previous films. |