How The Conjuring became the Marvel of horror

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The Warrens' case files have helped create a shockingly successful horror universe.
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There are film franchises, and then there are shared universes.
Halloween, Scream, The Exorcist are all successful horror franchises. For the most part, they follow one continuous story. Their sequels, re-quels, and reboots all tend to center around the same villain we’ve known since the beginning.
But The Conjuring is different. Every new film pulls on threads from real-life hauntings , creating a wider universe - much like the Marvel Cinematic universe. Except instead of building out its roster of heroes, The Conjuring builds out a roster of villains.
The Conjurings universe is based on the case files of two of the most famous paranormal investigators of all time: Ed and Lorraine Warren. Whether or not their stories were 100% true is debatable, but one thing is clear: They make for great entertainment.
Their case files have been used as the basis for horror films since the ‘70s, but they really gained traction in 2013 with The Conjuring.
In the 10 years since, the Conjuring has become the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time.
Note: The headline on this piece has been updated.
Previous headline: How The Conjuring became the MCU of horror
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The filmmakers behind The Conjuring really leaned into “the truth” in their storytelling. But, like any paranormal tale, the truth is complicated, and often based on hearsay. While their stories make for great entertainment, should we believe Ed and Lorraine Warren?

@grimsobad8545

The part where Anabelle said its "Anabelling time" and Anabelled all over the house sent chills down my spine truely conjuring.

@Gangster_God

I love the part in the most recent Conjuring when the nun said “I am inevitable”

@jannetteberends8730

The most funny thing is that the Warrens proudly showed a copy of the Necronomicon, not knowing that this book doesn’t actually exist. The publication was a kind of joke.

@abdu_jilani

“Im not gonna stare at it” proceeds to pause the video so that the audience stares at it 💀

@temorinkaari

I remember watching the conjuring in the theater. It was the production that made it good. It was one of the best scary movies i've seen, but only because the production, not because of the "true story" or whatever. It was just something different

@edgardonieves5158

The Curse of La Llorona is also part of The Conjuring universe

@DapperHesher

The set dressers/prop makers are the real heroes in the Conjuring stuff. I kinda wish there were more establishing shots and screen time for that stuff.

@adityavardhanjain

I love the first Conjuring. It's one of my fav horror films of all time.

@NovaaTheGreat

I wish they made more movies on the hundreds of other intriguing haunted items in the house of the warrens. Like a movie on crooked man would be amazing.

@oogiegoogie2826

I think I’d like the Conjuring more if it wasn’t based on two of the biggest fraudsters in the world

@grammy_enthusiast

I love the part in the movie when Annabelle said, "I can do this all day.''

@SuperMustache555

Wow, I didn’t think it was possible, but the editing on this one is a step above! So many great visuals and a really cohesive style

@SuperMurph1991

The MCU is the MCU of horror at this point.

@Nat_uo

Yessss i loved seeing this video come up on my feed!! Thanks for the deep dive. It makes me appreciate these movies even more than I already have 😊

@abhishektomar7526

Am I getting Deja Vu, or this video is already uploaded to the internet

@HalloweenYearRound

I met Lorraine Warren back in 2013 at one of the last tours they ran of her Occult Museum at her house. Saw the real Annabelle doll and they even showed us the actual exorcism footage of Maurice! They stopped running the tours shortly after that due to Lorraine's health.