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Bring Home ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’

Bring home the chilling latest installment of The Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD this August. Directed by Michael Chaves (“The Curse of La Llorona”), the movie sees the return of franchise stars Patrick Wilson (Annabelle Comes Home, “The Nun”) and Vera Farmiga (Annabelle Comes Home, TV’s “Bates Motel”) as the real-life legendary paranormal investigators and demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then 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. James Wan and Peter Safran, who has collaborated on all the Conjuring

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New ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Featurette Explores The Case That Inspired The Film

This June The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It will premiere in both theaters and on HBO Max. A new featurette released today delves into the true story that inspired the latest installment of the franchise. The third film of the franchise is a twisted tale of murder, the supernatural, and the unspeakable horror that rocked the nation. The case remains one of the Warren’s most terrifying investigations, the real-life case of Arne Johnson, which marked the first time in U.S. history that used demonic possession as a defense in a real murder trial. In the featurette, Arne’s wife Debbie Johnson regales the ordeal in detail. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to their roles as the famous paranormal investigators in the film directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona). The film also stars Ruairi O’Connor (Starz’s “The Spanish Princess”), Sarah Catherine Hook (Hulu’s “Monsterland”), and Julian Hilliard (“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” “The Haunting of

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May 20, 2021
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Review: “Shock Docs: Amityville Horror House” Is Not For The Faint Of Heart

The tragic and terrifying events that occurred at the two-story house located at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York have long been the subject of true crime fans and paranormal studies. There have been many investigations of the rumored haunting as well as many documentaries, so what makes “Shock Docs: Amityville Horror House” special? A lot. Discovery+’s “Shock Docs” series sets out to delve into the history of the most haunted house in America in their new special. It takes viewers back in time to November 13, 1974, at 3:15 am, when 23-year-old Ronald J. DeFeo Jr. brutally slaughtered his family in the middle of the night with a .35 Marlin rifle. He took aim and put a bullet into each of them as they slept. He then got dressed and went to work as nothing had happened then went to a bar pleading for help screaming that an intruder had wiped out his entire family. But it didn’t

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Jan 24, 2021
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Travel Channel’s New Series “Shock Docs” Explores America’s True Horror Stories

Travel Channel is gearing up to release the new “Shock Docs,” a new series of two-hour special premiering this September that explores America’s true horror stories. The First of the Specials – ‘Devil’s Road: The True Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren’ Premieres Monday, September 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT Travel Channel journeys back to the most infamous horror cases our country has ever known, taking a fresh look at true and terrifying tales of paranormal encounters with a new umbrella series titled “Shock Docs,” scheduled to air throughout the fall. The announcement was made today at Travel Channel’s “Wonder Women: Superstars of Paranormal” panel during San Diego Comic-Con’s virtual Comic-Con@Home. Kicking off the spooky season on Labor Day, Monday, September 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT is the history of the nation’s first modern-day paranormal investigators, “Devil’s Road: The True Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren.” Over the course of their 50-year career, Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated thousands of

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Jul 24, 2020
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‘The Conjuring 3’ Delayed Until 2021!

The Coronavirus has claimed another victim today, the next installment of The Conjuring franchise. Originally set to open in theaters this September, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It has been hit with a delay, and not just any delay, a big one. The movie will now arrive in theaters on June 4, 2021. Yes, you read that right, 2021. Directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona), the film reveals “a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then 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.” Both Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will reprise their roles as the Warrens. They will be joined

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Jul 20, 2020
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‘The Conjuring 3’ Will Be A “Different Beast”

The Conjuring universe is quickly becoming one of the largest the horror franchises we’ve ever seen and there’s no sign of it slowing. The original James Wan-directed film gave way to one sequel already, plus the Annabelle trilogy, The Nun, The Curse of La Llorona, and now, The Conjuring 3. In The Conjuring 3, Ed and Lorraine Warren will return for a new scare. Patrick Wilson, who stars as Ed, shed some light on the sequel recently during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The process [of making Conjuring 3] was fantastic, and it’s a much different feel,” Wilson stated. “It’s still the same bones; it’s still very much Ed and Lorraine. Again, we are pushing our characters to places they haven’t gone, but the film will be a really nice addition because it’s definitely a different beast. Pun intended.” The Conjuring 3 began production this past June in Atlanta with Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona) in the

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Nov 16, 2019
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Renowned Paranormal Investigator And Psychic Lorraine Warren Has Passed Away

January 31, 1927 – April 19, 2019 Today, the paranormal community mourn the heartbreaking loss of Lorraine Warren, perhaps the most well known paranormal investigator and psychic of the 20th century, along with her husband Ed Warren. The announcement was just made by a close family friend and representative of the Warren estate, Tony Spera. It is with deep sadness that I must announce that Lorraine Warren has passed away. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home last night. The family requests that you respect their privacy at this time. Lorraine touched many lives and was loved by so many. She was a remarkable, loving, compassionate and giving soul. To quote Will Rogers, she never met a person she didn’t like. She was an avid animal lover and contributed to animal charities. She was wonderful and giving to her entire family.“ Lorraine and her husband Ed were a pioneering force in the world of paranormal investigating, participating in

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Apr 19, 2019
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Producer Teases That ‘The Nun 2’ Is Already In The Works

The Conjuring Universe continues to expand. Annabelle Comes Home soon opening in theaters, The Conjuring 3 is in production, The Crooked Man is likely on his way, and now word has come that The Nun 2 is already in the works. Director Corin Hardy’s The Nun (review) brought in over $365 million worldwide at box offices so it’s really no surprise that a sequel is on the books. Conjuring Universe producer Peter Safran teased the sequel during a recent interview with EW. “I think there is an inevitability to another Nun movie,” Safran just told EW. “We have a really fun storyline for that teed up, so I think that’s the next one that will be written.” We first met the nun, a demon called Valek, in James Wan’s The Conjuring 2 where Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) went head to head with the entity while trying to save a family plagued by supernatural activity. In The

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Apr 11, 2019
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‘The Conjuring 3’ Plot May Be About 1981 Court Case

James Wan confirmed that the Warrens are coming back but this time to help prove a man’s innocence in The Conjuring 3. Michael Chaves will be directing after impressing Wan with his work on The Curse of La Llorna. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will be reprising their roles as the Warrens. Wan has stated that the film is about a man on trial for murder and his defense is that he was possessed during the crime saying, “I think it’s the first time in America’s history where the defendant used possessions as a reason, as an excuse.” After quick research, it is confirmed there was a trial like no other where the Warrens were expert witnesses for the defense, the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson. Johnson was on trial for the stabbing death of his landlord Alan Bono. Leading up to the murder, Johnson and his girlfriend Debbie, called upon the Warrens to help with Debbie’s little brother David

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Jan 6, 2019
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The Warrens’ Daughter Is In Danger In ‘Annabelle 3’

Only yesterday we gave an update on The Conjuring 2 spin-off, The Crooked Man. Today, we have news about another spin-off of the franchise, Annabelle 3. McKenna Grace, who stars in the upcoming Netflix series “The Haunting of Hill House”, has been cast as one of the lead characters in New Line’s third Annabelle film, Deadline reports. Grace will play the role of Warrens’ young daughter who becomes the target of the possessed doll. Filming is set to begin next month on Annabelle 3 and will soon be announcing more cast members for the film whose official title is yet to be announced. Gary Dauberman who wrote The Nun and It: Chapter one and two will be making his directorial debut. James Wan will be producing alongside Peter Safran with Michael Clear executive producing. At Sandiego Comic Con, Dauberman stated about the film, “It really picks up with the Warrens bringing Annabelle to the place where it can really no

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Bring Home ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’

Bring home the chilling latest installment of The Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD this August. Directed by Michael Chaves (“The Curse of La Llorona”), the movie sees the return of franchise stars Patrick Wilson (Annabelle Comes Home, “The Nun”) and Vera Farmiga (Annabelle Comes Home, TV’s “Bates Motel”) as the real-life legendary paranormal investigators and demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then 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. James Wan and Peter Safran, who has collaborated on all the Conjuring

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New ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Featurette Explores The Case That Inspired The Film

This June The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It will premiere in both theaters and on HBO Max. A new featurette released today delves into the true story that inspired the latest installment of the franchise. The third film of the franchise is a twisted tale of murder, the supernatural, and the unspeakable horror that rocked the nation. The case remains one of the Warren’s most terrifying investigations, the real-life case of Arne Johnson, which marked the first time in U.S. history that used demonic possession as a defense in a real murder trial. In the featurette, Arne’s wife Debbie Johnson regales the ordeal in detail. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to their roles as the famous paranormal investigators in the film directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona). The film also stars Ruairi O’Connor (Starz’s “The Spanish Princess”), Sarah Catherine Hook (Hulu’s “Monsterland”), and Julian Hilliard (“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” “The Haunting of

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May 20, 2021
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Review: “Shock Docs: Amityville Horror House” Is Not For The Faint Of Heart

The tragic and terrifying events that occurred at the two-story house located at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York have long been the subject of true crime fans and paranormal studies. There have been many investigations of the rumored haunting as well as many documentaries, so what makes “Shock Docs: Amityville Horror House” special? A lot. Discovery+’s “Shock Docs” series sets out to delve into the history of the most haunted house in America in their new special. It takes viewers back in time to November 13, 1974, at 3:15 am, when 23-year-old Ronald J. DeFeo Jr. brutally slaughtered his family in the middle of the night with a .35 Marlin rifle. He took aim and put a bullet into each of them as they slept. He then got dressed and went to work as nothing had happened then went to a bar pleading for help screaming that an intruder had wiped out his entire family. But it didn’t

Continue reading →
Jan 24, 2021
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Travel Channel’s New Series “Shock Docs” Explores America’s True Horror Stories

Travel Channel is gearing up to release the new “Shock Docs,” a new series of two-hour special premiering this September that explores America’s true horror stories. The First of the Specials – ‘Devil’s Road: The True Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren’ Premieres Monday, September 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT Travel Channel journeys back to the most infamous horror cases our country has ever known, taking a fresh look at true and terrifying tales of paranormal encounters with a new umbrella series titled “Shock Docs,” scheduled to air throughout the fall. The announcement was made today at Travel Channel’s “Wonder Women: Superstars of Paranormal” panel during San Diego Comic-Con’s virtual Comic-Con@Home. Kicking off the spooky season on Labor Day, Monday, September 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT is the history of the nation’s first modern-day paranormal investigators, “Devil’s Road: The True Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren.” Over the course of their 50-year career, Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated thousands of

Continue reading →
Jul 24, 2020
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‘The Conjuring 3’ Delayed Until 2021!

The Coronavirus has claimed another victim today, the next installment of The Conjuring franchise. Originally set to open in theaters this September, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It has been hit with a delay, and not just any delay, a big one. The movie will now arrive in theaters on June 4, 2021. Yes, you read that right, 2021. Directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona), the film reveals “a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then 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.” Both Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will reprise their roles as the Warrens. They will be joined

Continue reading →
Jul 20, 2020
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‘The Conjuring 3’ Will Be A “Different Beast”

The Conjuring universe is quickly becoming one of the largest the horror franchises we’ve ever seen and there’s no sign of it slowing. The original James Wan-directed film gave way to one sequel already, plus the Annabelle trilogy, The Nun, The Curse of La Llorona, and now, The Conjuring 3. In The Conjuring 3, Ed and Lorraine Warren will return for a new scare. Patrick Wilson, who stars as Ed, shed some light on the sequel recently during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The process [of making Conjuring 3] was fantastic, and it’s a much different feel,” Wilson stated. “It’s still the same bones; it’s still very much Ed and Lorraine. Again, we are pushing our characters to places they haven’t gone, but the film will be a really nice addition because it’s definitely a different beast. Pun intended.” The Conjuring 3 began production this past June in Atlanta with Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona) in the

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2019
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Renowned Paranormal Investigator And Psychic Lorraine Warren Has Passed Away

January 31, 1927 – April 19, 2019 Today, the paranormal community mourn the heartbreaking loss of Lorraine Warren, perhaps the most well known paranormal investigator and psychic of the 20th century, along with her husband Ed Warren. The announcement was just made by a close family friend and representative of the Warren estate, Tony Spera. It is with deep sadness that I must announce that Lorraine Warren has passed away. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home last night. The family requests that you respect their privacy at this time. Lorraine touched many lives and was loved by so many. She was a remarkable, loving, compassionate and giving soul. To quote Will Rogers, she never met a person she didn’t like. She was an avid animal lover and contributed to animal charities. She was wonderful and giving to her entire family.“ Lorraine and her husband Ed were a pioneering force in the world of paranormal investigating, participating in

Continue reading →
Apr 19, 2019
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Producer Teases That ‘The Nun 2’ Is Already In The Works

The Conjuring Universe continues to expand. Annabelle Comes Home soon opening in theaters, The Conjuring 3 is in production, The Crooked Man is likely on his way, and now word has come that The Nun 2 is already in the works. Director Corin Hardy’s The Nun (review) brought in over $365 million worldwide at box offices so it’s really no surprise that a sequel is on the books. Conjuring Universe producer Peter Safran teased the sequel during a recent interview with EW. “I think there is an inevitability to another Nun movie,” Safran just told EW. “We have a really fun storyline for that teed up, so I think that’s the next one that will be written.” We first met the nun, a demon called Valek, in James Wan’s The Conjuring 2 where Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) went head to head with the entity while trying to save a family plagued by supernatural activity. In The

Continue reading →
Apr 11, 2019
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‘The Conjuring 3’ Plot May Be About 1981 Court Case

James Wan confirmed that the Warrens are coming back but this time to help prove a man’s innocence in The Conjuring 3. Michael Chaves will be directing after impressing Wan with his work on The Curse of La Llorna. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will be reprising their roles as the Warrens. Wan has stated that the film is about a man on trial for murder and his defense is that he was possessed during the crime saying, “I think it’s the first time in America’s history where the defendant used possessions as a reason, as an excuse.” After quick research, it is confirmed there was a trial like no other where the Warrens were expert witnesses for the defense, the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson. Johnson was on trial for the stabbing death of his landlord Alan Bono. Leading up to the murder, Johnson and his girlfriend Debbie, called upon the Warrens to help with Debbie’s little brother David

Continue reading →
Jan 6, 2019
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The Warrens’ Daughter Is In Danger In ‘Annabelle 3’

Only yesterday we gave an update on The Conjuring 2 spin-off, The Crooked Man. Today, we have news about another spin-off of the franchise, Annabelle 3. McKenna Grace, who stars in the upcoming Netflix series “The Haunting of Hill House”, has been cast as one of the lead characters in New Line’s third Annabelle film, Deadline reports. Grace will play the role of Warrens’ young daughter who becomes the target of the possessed doll. Filming is set to begin next month on Annabelle 3 and will soon be announcing more cast members for the film whose official title is yet to be announced. Gary Dauberman who wrote The Nun and It: Chapter one and two will be making his directorial debut. James Wan will be producing alongside Peter Safran with Michael Clear executive producing. At Sandiego Comic Con, Dauberman stated about the film, “It really picks up with the Warrens bringing Annabelle to the place where it can really no

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