The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes. It launched The Conjuring Universe, a sprawling horror franchise built around the real life cases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The film premiered in the United States on July 19, 2013, and is widely recognized as a modern horror milestone that revitalized mainstream supernatural storytelling with its atmospheric tension, practical scares, and grounded approach to the genre.
The core series includes The Conjuring (2013), The Conjuring 2 (2016), The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), and the upcoming The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). The franchise has also spawned successful spin-offs such as Annabelle (2014) and The Nun (2018), cementing its place as one of the most influential and enduring horror properties of the 21st century. Each installment explores different Warren cases, blending documented paranormal accounts with cinematic horror craft to create a universe that has captivated audiences worldwide and redefined the haunted house genre for a new generation.