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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

2021·Movie
1h 51min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic536.2Rotten Tomatoes56%68%
IMDb6.2Metacritic536.2Rotten Tomatoes56%68%

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Faith and meaning, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

The demonic case that shocked America.

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren encounter what would become one of the most sensational cases from their files. The fight for the soul of a young boy takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.
Supernatural Horror ThrillerCourtroom Drama ElementsDemonic Possession Case StudyWarren Family LegacyAtmospheric TensionTrue Crime InspirationReligious HorrorInvestigative Procedural

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Chaves, Jeffrey Wetzel, David Waters
Written by:
James Wan, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Produced by:
James Wan, Peter Safran, Anne McCarthy
Composed by:
Joseph Bishara, Jon Title, Chris Giles

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Where can I stream The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It legally?

HBO Max

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It?

1 h 51 min

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It?

Critics55
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It higher (64) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It a box office hit?

Budget$39 million
Box office$206 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $39 million to make and earned $206 million worldwide, 5.3 times its budget.

What language is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It in 116 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It use?

Ambiguously GayShout-OutThe Un-RevealBody HorrorBittersweet EndingHoist by His Own PetardHollywood Heart AttackClear My NameArtistic License – LawEvil-Detecting DogThe Power of LoveCruel and Unusual Deathand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, including Ambiguously Gay, Shout-Out, The Un-Reveal.