Main Films: The Conjuring (2013) – The Perron family haunting in Rhode Island. The Conjuring 2 (2016) – The Enfield poltergeist case in London. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) – The 1981 trial involving alleged demonic possession. Spin-offs: Annabelle series (2014, 2017, 2019): Focuses on the cursed doll’s origins and influence. The Nun series (2018, 2023): Explores the origin story of the demonic nun Valak from The Conjuring 2. Box Office: Combined gross over $2.2 billion worldwide on a $208 million budget, making it the highest-grossing horror franchise ever. Reception: The first two Conjuring films received praise for direction, performances (notably Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga), and influence on modern horror. The spin-offs had mixed reviews, with Annabelle: Creation receiving notably positive responses. Timeline: The films span events from 1952 (The Nun) through 1981 (The Devil Made Me Do It). Development & Production The concept started over 20 years ago from real tapes of Lorraine Warren’s interviews. After multiple attempts and studio changes, New Line Cinema finally produced The Conjuring in 2013. Directors include James Wan (main series first two films), Michael Chaves (The Devil Made Me Do It), and others for spin-offs. Influence The franchise is credited with revitalizing supernatural horror with strong storytelling, character chemistry, and cinematic scares. It blends “real-life” paranormal accounts with supernatural thrills, expanding with diverse horror subgenres in spin-offs.