The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
”The Warrens investigate a murder linked to demonic possession.”
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If there's one movie franchise that's synonymous with scares at the cinema, it's 'The Conjuring'. Created by James Wan (of 'Saw' and 'Aquaman'), the collection of films tells the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren's paranormal investigations, as well as following the journey of some hauntings - such as The Nun, Annabelle and The Crooked Man. So, eight years after the first movie, 'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' already has a captive audience and a ready-made formula: usually with the couple trying to exorcise someone or free the house from some haunting. In this one, however, director Michael Chaves (of the mediocre 'The Curse of La Llorona') goes further and turns the film into an investigation story - the so-called investigative terror, like 'Saw' and 'Pray For Us'. It's a more down-to-earth movie, with a simple plot and earthly threats. However, for those who want to jump out of their seat in fright, good news: it's still full of jumpscares.
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The Warrens investigate a murder that may be linked to a demonic possession.
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The Curse of La Llorona
Part of the so-called Conjuring Universe (which includes the series 'Annabelle', 'The Nun' and, of course, 'The Conjuring') and based on one of the oldest legends of Mexico, 'The Curse of La Llorona' is directed by Michael Chaves, who is involved in other films of the franchise, but here, unfortunately, he gets stuck in the conventional. Still, there are some memorable sequences at a technical level and, without a doubt, the editing and editing are the best part of this production. However, the visual effects and the atmosphere of horror are flawed. Ideal for those who like sequences and spin-offs within the world of 'The Conjuring'.
The Nun II
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