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Is The Conjuring 2 Featuring The Warren’s Amityville Horror Investigation ?

We reported earlier this month the James Wan has begun filming on The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist. Wan even shared a series of the photos from the film’s sets. The film, a sequel to the 2013 The Conjuring, is based on Ed and Loraine Warren’s investigation that took place in the 1970’s, in England, when a single mother and her children were plagued by intense paranormal activity. Earlier today Bloody-Disgusting disclosed that they had stumbled across a brief interaction on Twitter between actress Alexa Najera and a fan. Najera confirmed that she will be playing the role of Allison DeFeo in The Conjuring 2, leading us all to believe that not only will the film cover the Enfield events, but also the famous Amityville case. Allison DeFeo was one of the daughters of Louise and Ronald DeFeo. The entire family was butchered around 6:30 PM on Wednesday, November 13, 1974 by Ronald and Louise’s eldest son, Ronald Jr. who

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2015
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The First Photos From The Set Of The Conjuring 2

James Wan, who is directing The Conjuring 2, has released a series of photos from the set of the film, which is currently shooting in London. Wan penned the script for the film, along with Carey and Chad Hayes, who also wrote the script for first film. New Line Cinema has set the release date as June 10, 2016. The film, a sequel to the 2013 The Conjuring, is based on Ed and Loraine Warren’s investigation that took place in the 1970’s, in England, when a single mother and her children were plagued by intense paranormal activity. The incident is referred to as “The Enfield Haunting’ or “The Enfield Poltergeist”. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will be reprising their roles as the famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who carried out many real paranormal and supernatural investigations. The film’s cast also includes Lauren Esposito, Frances O’Connor, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2015
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Filming Has Begun On ‘The Conjuring 2’

Principle photography has begun on James Wan’s ‘The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist’, in Los Angeles.Wan penned the script for the film, along with Carey and Chad Hayes, who also wrote the script for first film. New Line Cinema has set the release date as June 10, 2016. The film is based on Ed and Loraine Warren’s investigation that took place in the 1970’s, in England, when a single mother and her children were plagued by intense paranormal activity. The incident is referred to as “The Enfield Haunting’ or “The Enfield Poltergeist”. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will be reprising their roles as the famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who carried out many real paranormal and supernatural investigations. The film’s cast also includes Lauren Esposito, Frances O’Connor, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh and Madison Wolfe.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2015
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Jigsaw Is Back In The Upcoming Sequel Saw VIII

We all thought Jigsaw was done, we were wrong. That’s right, there’s a new film in the works for the ‘Saw’ franchise. ‘Saw VIII’ is scheduled to premier some time in 2017. James Wan and Leigh Whannell have teamed up to pen the script and will both serve as executive producers. There has not been word yet who will be directing. Tobin Bell, who played the role of Jigsaw through out the franchise, will be returning for ‘Saw VIII’. There is no word yet about the plot or who the other cast members might be, but we will follow the film’s development and keep you updated.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2015
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Owners Of The ‘Conjuring’ House Suing Warner Bros. Over Fans

You would think it would be great to live in a house that has been featured in a major movie, but that’s not always the case. The owners of the house where ‘The Conjuring’ was filmed are suing Warner Bros. after a horde of overzealous fans have trespassed on the property. According to the documents obtained by Entertainment Weekly, Gerals Helfrich and Norma Sutcliffe or Harrisville, Rhode Island, are attempting to hold the studio and filmmakers responsible for a “Conjuring-instigated siege of their property.” Since the film was released in July 2013, the couple has faced “threats of physical violence and harm, sleepless nights, and worry that one day, one of the many trespassers will commit an act of destruction, violence, or harm,” the suit alleges. The couple purchased the house in 1987 and say they lived there “in peace” until the film’s release, in 2013. The suit also claims that Warner Bros. made the film and released it without

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 14, 2015
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James Wan To Produce The Adaption Of ‘The Boy Who Drew Monsters’

Director James Wan has just filming ‘The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist‘. It has recently been announced that he will also be serving as producer for the movie adaption of ‘The Boy Who Drew Monsters’. Newline has hired Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing to pen the script for the film. Goldberg will also be serving as a producer. The novel, by the same name, was written by the ‘New York Times’ Best Selling author Keith Donohue. The book follows a young boy who Asperger’s. The boy almost drowned several years before and has since developed agoraphobia. As a coping mechanism, he draws, mostly monsters. The boy’s illustrations begin to come to life, including the monsters he has drawn. As someone who has a young family member with Asperger’s, I can only imagine the terror that the boy in the novel faces. For those of you who are not familiar with Asperger’s, let me fill you in. Asperger’s is a disorder

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2015
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Frances O’Connor Has Joined The Cast Of The Conjuring 2

THR has reported that actress Frances O’Connor has joined the cast and will star along side Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. O’Conner will be playing the role of the mother in the film. O’Connor has stared in such movie as 2014’s ‘Mercy’, ‘A.I.’ and the series ‘The Missing’. Wilson and Farmiga will be returning to their roles as the famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who carried out many real paranormal and supernatural investigations.’The Conjuring 2′, like the first film, is based on the true experiences of the Warrens. The Endfield incident that ‘The Conjuring 2’ is supposedly based upon took place in the 1970’s in England, when a single mother and her children were plagued by paranormal activity. IMDb has the title listed as ‘The Conjuring 2: The Endfield Poltergeist’ but no synopsis has been listed and the title has not been confirmed. Director James Wan will also be returning for the follow up to the 2013 paranormal

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2015
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Filming For ‘The Conjuring 2’ Is Underway

Filming for ‘The Conjuring 2’ is finally underway. James Wan is directing the film, which is said to be loosely based on true events. Wan is the director behind some of the most popular horror films of the past decade, including ‘The Conjuring’, ‘Insidious 1 and 2 ‘and ‘Saw’. David Johnson, who wrote ‘Wrath of the Titans’ and serves as a writer for ‘The Walking Dead’, penned the rewrite of the script for ‘The Conjuring 2’. Both Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will be returning to play their roles of Loraine and Ed Warren, the world’s most reknowned experts in the world of the paranormal. ‘The Conjuring 2’ has already entered preproduction and is in the process of casting. The paranormal thriller, based on the (supposedly) true events of the “Enfield Poltergeist”, which was investigated by many paranormal specialists, including the Warrens. The haunting took place in Enfield, England, where poltergeist activity and even possession, plagued a family. ‘The Conjuring

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 30, 2015
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‘Warm Bodies’ Actress Joins The Cast Of ‘Lights Out’

Last week we reported that James Wan will be producing the full length feature version of the short film ‘Lights Out’. Wan also produced ‘Insidious’, ‘The Conjuring’ and several of the ‘Saw’ films and the upcoming horror film ‘Demonic’. ‘Warm Bodies’ actress Teresa Palmer has signed on for the film and will star along side young actor Gabriel Bateman (Stalker). David F. Sandberg will direct the movie. Eric A. Hesisser will be writing the script based on Sandberg’s 2013 short film. Hesisser’s writing credits includes ‘The Thing’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. In ‘Lights Out’ we will witness a supernatural entity, that can only be seen in the dark, tormenting a family. One family member must step up to protect them from the dark entity. The ‘Lights Out’ short film is creepy to say the least. I’m a big fan of James’ Wan work, so I know ‘Lights Out’ is guaranteed to be a great film. Check out the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2015
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Studios Race To Buy Movie Rights From Family Stalked By “The Watcher”

A couple with three young children thought they had purchased their $1.3M dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, but what should have been a happy time in their lives, has turned into a real nightmare. The family has been driven out by some psycho who is sending terrifying letters to the family, someone who refers to themselves as “The Watcher”. It may sound like the plot of a horror movie, but for this family, it’s very real. The letters they have received includes statements like “I was put in charge of watching and waiting for its second coming.” and “I asked the [previous owners] to bring me young blood … once I know their names, I will call to them and draw them to me.” The letters have continued to become more disturbing with statements like “I am pleased to know your names now and the name of the young blood you have brought to me,” it continues “Who has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2015

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Is The Conjuring 2 Featuring The Warren’s Amityville Horror Investigation ?

We reported earlier this month the James Wan has begun filming on The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist. Wan even shared a series of the photos from the film’s sets. The film, a sequel to the 2013 The Conjuring, is based on Ed and Loraine Warren’s investigation that took place in the 1970’s, in England, when a single mother and her children were plagued by intense paranormal activity. Earlier today Bloody-Disgusting disclosed that they had stumbled across a brief interaction on Twitter between actress Alexa Najera and a fan. Najera confirmed that she will be playing the role of Allison DeFeo in The Conjuring 2, leading us all to believe that not only will the film cover the Enfield events, but also the famous Amityville case. Allison DeFeo was one of the daughters of Louise and Ronald DeFeo. The entire family was butchered around 6:30 PM on Wednesday, November 13, 1974 by Ronald and Louise’s eldest son, Ronald Jr. who

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2015
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The First Photos From The Set Of The Conjuring 2

James Wan, who is directing The Conjuring 2, has released a series of photos from the set of the film, which is currently shooting in London. Wan penned the script for the film, along with Carey and Chad Hayes, who also wrote the script for first film. New Line Cinema has set the release date as June 10, 2016. The film, a sequel to the 2013 The Conjuring, is based on Ed and Loraine Warren’s investigation that took place in the 1970’s, in England, when a single mother and her children were plagued by intense paranormal activity. The incident is referred to as “The Enfield Haunting’ or “The Enfield Poltergeist”. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will be reprising their roles as the famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who carried out many real paranormal and supernatural investigations. The film’s cast also includes Lauren Esposito, Frances O’Connor, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2015
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Filming Has Begun On ‘The Conjuring 2’

Principle photography has begun on James Wan’s ‘The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist’, in Los Angeles.Wan penned the script for the film, along with Carey and Chad Hayes, who also wrote the script for first film. New Line Cinema has set the release date as June 10, 2016. The film is based on Ed and Loraine Warren’s investigation that took place in the 1970’s, in England, when a single mother and her children were plagued by intense paranormal activity. The incident is referred to as “The Enfield Haunting’ or “The Enfield Poltergeist”. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will be reprising their roles as the famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who carried out many real paranormal and supernatural investigations. The film’s cast also includes Lauren Esposito, Frances O’Connor, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh and Madison Wolfe.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2015
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Jigsaw Is Back In The Upcoming Sequel Saw VIII

We all thought Jigsaw was done, we were wrong. That’s right, there’s a new film in the works for the ‘Saw’ franchise. ‘Saw VIII’ is scheduled to premier some time in 2017. James Wan and Leigh Whannell have teamed up to pen the script and will both serve as executive producers. There has not been word yet who will be directing. Tobin Bell, who played the role of Jigsaw through out the franchise, will be returning for ‘Saw VIII’. There is no word yet about the plot or who the other cast members might be, but we will follow the film’s development and keep you updated.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2015
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Owners Of The ‘Conjuring’ House Suing Warner Bros. Over Fans

You would think it would be great to live in a house that has been featured in a major movie, but that’s not always the case. The owners of the house where ‘The Conjuring’ was filmed are suing Warner Bros. after a horde of overzealous fans have trespassed on the property. According to the documents obtained by Entertainment Weekly, Gerals Helfrich and Norma Sutcliffe or Harrisville, Rhode Island, are attempting to hold the studio and filmmakers responsible for a “Conjuring-instigated siege of their property.” Since the film was released in July 2013, the couple has faced “threats of physical violence and harm, sleepless nights, and worry that one day, one of the many trespassers will commit an act of destruction, violence, or harm,” the suit alleges. The couple purchased the house in 1987 and say they lived there “in peace” until the film’s release, in 2013. The suit also claims that Warner Bros. made the film and released it without

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 14, 2015
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James Wan To Produce The Adaption Of ‘The Boy Who Drew Monsters’

Director James Wan has just filming ‘The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist‘. It has recently been announced that he will also be serving as producer for the movie adaption of ‘The Boy Who Drew Monsters’. Newline has hired Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing to pen the script for the film. Goldberg will also be serving as a producer. The novel, by the same name, was written by the ‘New York Times’ Best Selling author Keith Donohue. The book follows a young boy who Asperger’s. The boy almost drowned several years before and has since developed agoraphobia. As a coping mechanism, he draws, mostly monsters. The boy’s illustrations begin to come to life, including the monsters he has drawn. As someone who has a young family member with Asperger’s, I can only imagine the terror that the boy in the novel faces. For those of you who are not familiar with Asperger’s, let me fill you in. Asperger’s is a disorder

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2015
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Frances O’Connor Has Joined The Cast Of The Conjuring 2

THR has reported that actress Frances O’Connor has joined the cast and will star along side Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. O’Conner will be playing the role of the mother in the film. O’Connor has stared in such movie as 2014’s ‘Mercy’, ‘A.I.’ and the series ‘The Missing’. Wilson and Farmiga will be returning to their roles as the famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who carried out many real paranormal and supernatural investigations.’The Conjuring 2′, like the first film, is based on the true experiences of the Warrens. The Endfield incident that ‘The Conjuring 2’ is supposedly based upon took place in the 1970’s in England, when a single mother and her children were plagued by paranormal activity. IMDb has the title listed as ‘The Conjuring 2: The Endfield Poltergeist’ but no synopsis has been listed and the title has not been confirmed. Director James Wan will also be returning for the follow up to the 2013 paranormal

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2015
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Filming For ‘The Conjuring 2’ Is Underway

Filming for ‘The Conjuring 2’ is finally underway. James Wan is directing the film, which is said to be loosely based on true events. Wan is the director behind some of the most popular horror films of the past decade, including ‘The Conjuring’, ‘Insidious 1 and 2 ‘and ‘Saw’. David Johnson, who wrote ‘Wrath of the Titans’ and serves as a writer for ‘The Walking Dead’, penned the rewrite of the script for ‘The Conjuring 2’. Both Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will be returning to play their roles of Loraine and Ed Warren, the world’s most reknowned experts in the world of the paranormal. ‘The Conjuring 2’ has already entered preproduction and is in the process of casting. The paranormal thriller, based on the (supposedly) true events of the “Enfield Poltergeist”, which was investigated by many paranormal specialists, including the Warrens. The haunting took place in Enfield, England, where poltergeist activity and even possession, plagued a family. ‘The Conjuring

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 30, 2015
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‘Warm Bodies’ Actress Joins The Cast Of ‘Lights Out’

Last week we reported that James Wan will be producing the full length feature version of the short film ‘Lights Out’. Wan also produced ‘Insidious’, ‘The Conjuring’ and several of the ‘Saw’ films and the upcoming horror film ‘Demonic’. ‘Warm Bodies’ actress Teresa Palmer has signed on for the film and will star along side young actor Gabriel Bateman (Stalker). David F. Sandberg will direct the movie. Eric A. Hesisser will be writing the script based on Sandberg’s 2013 short film. Hesisser’s writing credits includes ‘The Thing’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. In ‘Lights Out’ we will witness a supernatural entity, that can only be seen in the dark, tormenting a family. One family member must step up to protect them from the dark entity. The ‘Lights Out’ short film is creepy to say the least. I’m a big fan of James’ Wan work, so I know ‘Lights Out’ is guaranteed to be a great film. Check out the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2015
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Studios Race To Buy Movie Rights From Family Stalked By “The Watcher”

A couple with three young children thought they had purchased their $1.3M dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, but what should have been a happy time in their lives, has turned into a real nightmare. The family has been driven out by some psycho who is sending terrifying letters to the family, someone who refers to themselves as “The Watcher”. It may sound like the plot of a horror movie, but for this family, it’s very real. The letters they have received includes statements like “I was put in charge of watching and waiting for its second coming.” and “I asked the [previous owners] to bring me young blood … once I know their names, I will call to them and draw them to me.” The letters have continued to become more disturbing with statements like “I am pleased to know your names now and the name of the young blood you have brought to me,” it continues “Who has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2015
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