James Wan uses long takes and practical effects rather than cheap jump scares.
The success of the 2013 original led to the "Conjuring Universe," including sequels like The Conjuring 2 and The Devil Made Me Do It , as well as spin-offs like Annabelle and The Nun . It all started with this terrifying tale of the Perron farmhouse.
The chemistry between the Warrens provides an emotional core rarely seen in horror.