The Conjuring 2013

As the calendar flips from 1970 to 1971, Carolyn (played by name) and Roger Perron bring their brood of five daughters into a sprawling, decrepit farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. The initial days are marked by a sense of ease, with the exception of their loyal canine companion, Sadie, who refuses to cross the threshold. As night falls, the family’s youngest offspring, Cindy, becomes embroiled in an eerie game of hide-and-clap, stumbling upon a mysterious boarded-up entrance to the cellar. Her parents, Roger and Carolyn, exchange concerned glances as they attempt to make sense of the strange occurrences. The evening wears on, punctuated by the unsettling sounds of their dog’s persistent barking outside and the eerie sensation that someone is tugging at Cindy’s toes.

The next morning brings a grim awakening: Carolyn awakens with an unexplained bruise, while Sadie’s lifeless body is discovered, a somber omen for the days to come. As the Perron family navigates this unsettling landscape, doors begin to swing open and close of their own accord, while whispers of clapping echoes through empty corridors. One fateful night, Cindy sleepwalks into her eldest sister’s bedroom, repeatedly banging her head against an ancient wardrobe with a fervor that belies her tender age. The climax arrives when the eldest daughter is beset by a malevolent force that manifests as an elderly woman.

As the Perrons’ grip on reality begins to slip, they turn to Ed and Lorraine Warren, renowned paranormal investigators (played by name), in search of validation. Lorraine’s empathetic nature allows her to tap into the dark energy coursing through the house, sensing a malignant force has taken hold of the family. Ed and Lorraine conduct an initial investigation, concluding that their involvement is crucial, but only with concrete evidence and authorization from the Catholic Church can they proceed with the exorcism.

As the Warrens delve deeper into the history of the property, they uncover a dark legacy rooted in the accused witch, Bathsheba. Her husband’s discovery of her ritualistic murder of their newborn infant sets off a chain reaction of events culminating in her vengeful curse: “All those who would take my land shall know my wrath.” Bathsheba’s love for Satan is proclaimed as she takes her own life, her malevolent spirit lingering like a shroud over the property. Subsequent reports reveal a disturbing pattern of violence and despair, echoing through the lives of those who have dared to occupy this cursed land.

As Ed Warren (Ed) and Lorraine Warren (Lorraine) return to the Perron family’s home with a police officer and Drew, another paranormal investigator, they embark on a meticulous setup of thermal cameras and alarm systems. Their mission is to substantiate the presence of Bathsheba’s spirit, obtaining official authorization from the Catholic Church in the process. The initial night yields nothing extraordinary, with clocks remaining steadfast at their usual hour. It isn’t until the next day that tensions ease as they share a communal breakfast, Roger Perron expressing gratitude for Ed’s efforts to help the family. However, Ed shares a sobering reality: each exorcism exacts a toll on Lorraine, siphoning away a piece of her essence.

The investigation resumes on another night, only to be met with an eerie silence. However, as darkness descends, Cindy’s nocturnal wanderlust awakens once more. As she ascends the stairs, thermal cameras detect a sudden and inexplicable temperature drop surrounding her. The door to the wardrobe slams shut behind her, prompting the others to forcefully enter the room and discover a hidden passageway concealed behind the hanging garments.

Cindy is extracted from the wardrobe, only for Lorraine to take her place, plummeting through the floorboards into the cellar. There, she confronts the vengeful spirits of those Bathsheba has possessed, uncovering the demon’s sinister purpose: to possess mothers and manipulate them into slaughtering their own children.

After Lorraine emerges from the cellar, Ed and Lorraine present their findings to Father Gordan, paving the way for an exorcism. The Perron family takes refuge at a nearby hotel, but their respite is short-lived as Carolyn suddenly returns with two of her daughters. Ed and Lorraine rush back to the house, where they find Roger and the police officer struggling to subdue Carolyn as she attempts to stab one of her daughters with scissors.

Ed suggests calling for assistance from the priest, but Lorraine reminds him that help is too distant, forcing Ed to take matters into his own hands. As the others struggle to restrain the tormented Carolyn, Ed commences the exorcism. Carolyn momentarily appears to be under control, but then her body begins to contort in ways defying human explanation. Ed commands the demon to release her, and after a tense standoff, she finally collapses onto the ground.

Ed rushes over to Carolyn, pleading with the demon to leave her body. As he does, Carolyn slowly turns to him and utters an ominous phrase: “She’s already gone.”

As Drew bursts into the kitchen, he stumbles upon April cowering under the floorboards, her tiny frame a testament to the terror that has consumed her. His frantic cry echoing through the cellar alerts the malevolent force controlling Carolyn, whose eyes flash with an otherworldly intensity as she hastens up the stairs to claim her sacrifice. The Warrens and Roger hotfoot it after her, determined to thwart the impending tragedy. In a desperate bid to intervene, Lorraine reaches down into the darkness, her fingers closing around Carolyn’s head like a vice. With a gentle yet firm tone, she reminds Carolyn of the loved ones that mean the world to her, of the precious memories they’ve shared and the unbreakable bonds that tie them together. As the words sink in, the demonic presence recedes, its hold on Carolyn weakening as her face relaxes and her breathing returns to a natural cadence. With April finally safe from harm, the possessed woman’s grip releases, and she gently sets the young girl down.

The scene shifts to a sun-drenched morning, as Carolyn emerges into the bright light of day, the dark bruises that had marred her skin fading away like mist at dawn. Reunited with her loved ones in the front yard, the family is bathed in a warm glow of relief and gratitude, their arms wrapped around one another in a tender embrace.

In the aftermath of their harrowing ordeal at the Perron residence, Ed Warren returns to his sanctuary of artifacts, where he carefully places the antique music box on an empty shelf. Lorraine joins him, and together they depart into the shadows. The camera lingers on the quiet room for a moment before the music box springs to life, its melody wafting through the air like a mournful sigh. As the notes fade away, the camera zooms in on the mirror within the open box, the screen dissolving to black as the credits roll.