Great a movie, with good buildup, until the climax. This is one of many movies which fail in the exorcism scene. Sad for a movie with up until then more than average score and decent story line. Played on a big screen and with a decent surround setup the first 80 minutes make for a good evening, only to be let down by what would have been an awesome movie otherwise. A pity.

Creepy. Thrilling. Suspenseful. Conjuring. My friends and I have been planning on seeing The Conjuring for a while now. There was quite a hype going around about how freaked this left a bunch of our friends, so I guess there was some level of expectation. I wasn't expecting much, though. This is the first "horror" movie I've watched in months (I never really saw the appeal in them, except when watching with friends), and it definitely did not disappoint for me. At the end of the film though, my friends kept saying how it wasn't scary (which contradicted their screams from a few minutes before that lol) and how it does not compare to Insidious, a film which we all watched together two years before. What my friends did not appreciate was what I liked about it: there actually was a story. It was developed and did not just focus on trying to scare the crap out of you with shocking music and sudden appearances by creepy-faced hags. I have to admit, I still found some scenes definitely cliched and corny.. It's not perfect, but it wasn't bad either, which is saying something because I've hated horror movies growing up.

Best modern horror movie by far!

"The Conjuring" is one of my favourite horror movies, mainly because of its connection to alleged true events, which both fascinate and terrify me. The incredible cast, particularly the children, adds to the film's authenticity. Vera Farmiga's performance is astounding, and she brings a unique depth to her role. It's a genuinely spine-chilling and well-crafted horror film that keeps you on the edge of your seat. 👻🎥🌙

I'm currently watching the entire _Annabelle/Conjuring_ franchise and so far, this has been the absolute best of the lot. Keep in mind this is not a "horror" movie in the sense of a lot of killing and gore, but it's definitely creepy and I loved it for that reason. As a standalone, _The Conjuring_ does an excellent job in and of itself, without the need for any of the other movies. The acting was well-done, the soundtrack was pensive and foreboding enough (and didn't drown out everything else), but there were still plenty of moments that left you scratching your head wondering why it took them so long to figure out something was major whacked with that whole place. Who in the cat hair moves his entire family into a new house without (1) ensuring that the furnace works properly and (2) going through the entire place and its history...so as not to discover some weird buried cellar full of someone else's trash? Anyways, it was still a decent movie; undoubtedly the story was considerably embellished for Hollywood's glamorization of demonic possession, but if you can watch it as a good "creepy" movie and appreciate the fact that it _was_ based on actual events...I would definitely recommend this one. **UPDATE 09/13/2023** - This one currently ranks as the #3 spot on the previously-mentioned list of _The 20 Best Horror Movies Ever Made, According to Redditt_ and I would say it definitely earns its spot there, if not slightly higher. (Not much higher it can go, I realize, but still…) Again, this is not one of the "blood-and-gore" movies that some "horror" fans might be partial to but it definitely has a spot on this list as - especially being based on actual events - it certainly has some horrific moments. Highly recommended.