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Greetings from the dark move goers.
Tonight's movie is the supernatural horror The Conjuring (2013) directed by Saw and Insidious alum James Wan. The film is based on the real-life experiences of a paranormal investigator who are Ed and Lorraine Warren and their involvement in the case of the Perron family, who claimed their farmhouse in Rhode Island inhabited inhuman entities. In other words, the place was haunted. The movie is the first instalment in what has become known as "The Conjuring Universe," a film series featuring various supernatural and horror-themed stories.
The movie is set in the 1970's and follows the Perron family which consist of five daughters who experience events which cannot be explained and believe there is a supernatural presence within their new home. Though the manifestations are relatively benign at first, events soon escalate in horrifying fashion, especially after the Warrens discover the house's macabre history.
Without going into the history of the Warrens, whether it's a hoax or not - the movie is legit scary good. The jump scares from the demonic figure on the wardrobe jumping and attacking one of the daughters, to the clap scenes where the members of the family are playing hide and seek and to the possessed scene was super scary.
The flick masterfully balances its jump scares, strategically placing them amidst the building tension throughout the story and uses practical effects along with superb acting to balance out the scary scenes, while it incorporates classic haunted house movie elements like strange smells, creaky doors, and ominous cellars, director James Wan adds his own touch, creating an atmosphere of genuine fear. The film's scares, ranging from mysterious bruises to intense hide-and-seek moments, kept me on the edge of their seats until the heart-pounding finale.
What sets "The Conjuring" apart is its script, free from cheesy clichés and unnecessary filler along with the musical score which adds to the tension without relying on predictable shrieks, enhancing the overall experience. It also makes you question whether the ghosts are trying to actually help the family from the dark presence. The strong performances by the lead cast, including Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, and Ron Livingston, elevate the film, making it a standout horror experience.
The movie creates genuine dread using suspense and practical effects, rather than relying on excessive violence, I was literally hiding behind my partner during the musical box scene, waiting for something to happen or pop up. This demonstrates the success of the film, not only did it reinvigorate the haunted house subgenre but also provides heaps of scary moments without any blood or gore.
Overall a great start to the franchise 7.8/10.
Greetings from the dark move goers.
Tonight's movie is the supernatural horror The Conjuring (2013) directed by Saw and Insidious alum James Wan. The film is based on the real-life experiences of a paranormal investigator who are Ed and Lorraine Warren and their involvement in the case of the Perron family, who claimed their farmhouse in Rhode Island inhabited inhuman entities. In other words, the place was haunted. The movie is the first instalment in what has become known as "The Conjuring Universe," a film series featuring various supernatural and horror-themed stories.
The movie is set in the 1970's and follows the Perron family which consist of five daughters who experience events which cannot be explained and believe there is a supernatural presence within their new home. Though the manifestations are relatively benign at first, events soon escalate in horrifying fashion, especially after the Warrens discover the house's macabre history.
Without going into the history of the Warrens, whether it's a hoax or not - the movie is legit scary good. The jump scares from the demonic figure on the wardrobe jumping and attacking one of the daughters, to the clap scenes where the members of the family are playing hide and seek and to the possessed scene was super scary.
The flick masterfully balances its jump scares, strategically placing them amidst the building tension throughout the story and uses practical effects along with superb acting to balance out the scary scenes, while it incorporates classic haunted house movie elements like strange smells, creaky doors, and ominous cellars, director James Wan adds his own touch, creating an atmosphere of genuine fear. The film's scares, ranging from mysterious bruises to intense hide-and-seek moments, kept me on the edge of their seats until the heart-pounding finale.
What sets "The Conjuring" apart is its script, free from cheesy clichés and unnecessary filler along with the musical score which adds to the tension without relying on predictable shrieks, enhancing the overall experience. It also makes you question whether the ghosts are trying to actually help the family from the dark presence. The strong performances by the lead cast, including Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, and Ron Livingston, elevate the film, making it a standout horror experience.
The movie creates genuine dread using suspense and practical effects, rather than relying on excessive violence, I was literally hiding behind my partner during the musical box scene, waiting for something to happen or pop up. This demonstrates the success of the film, not only did it reinvigorate the haunted house subgenre but also provides heaps of scary moments without any blood or gore.
Overall a great start to the franchise 7.8/10.