“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” a collaboration between American and British filmmakers, arrived in theaters in June 2021. Running for ninety-two minutes, the film incorporates elements of religion, crime, horror, and drama as part of “The Conjuring Universe.” The narrative draws inspiration from the trial of Arne Johnson; however, it’s important to acknowledge that this is a movie—and fictionalized storyte…

I saw the film, but it devolved into something resembling a standard romantic story. The experience was uneven, with moments of promise followed by disappointment; it reached a high point before losing momentum. I honestly anticipated something better, considering how consistently strong this franchise typically is.

This third installment isn't bad, although it veers into silliness toward the finish. I enjoyed it; however, it doesn’t quite measure up to the initial films. Michael Chaves handled the directing well, employing some of the techniques James Wan used before—such as a continuous tracking shot through the house in the beginning. As with the earlier movies, though, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are the strongest elemen…

I’ve often wondered why The Conjuring Universe has more spin-offs than direct sequels, considering that *The Conjuring* and *The Conjuring 2* are easily the strongest films in the horror series. While *The Nun* holds the box office record as the most financially successful movie in the franchise, it's also been widely criticized by both reviewers and audiences. The promotional campaign created high expectations, but …