The Conjuring (2013)
Directed by James Wan, The Conjuring follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they assist a family plagued by a dark presence in their rural farmhouse. The film blends classical haunting techniques with character-focused tension, emphasizing atmosphere over jump scares. Its meticulous pacing and grounded performances helped redefine modern supernatural horror.

The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Directed by James Wan, The Conjuring 2 follows the Warrens to London, where they investigate the Enfield Poltergeist and confront an entity that connects to their own past. The film blends domestic haunting with emotional drama, using its period setting to heighten dread and vulnerability. Its mix of family hardship and expanding mythos gives the sequel both scale and intimacy.

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
Directed by Michael Chaves, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It explores a murder case in which demonic possession becomes a central legal defense, pushing the Warrens into a broader investigation. The film blends occult mystery with procedural elements, shifting from haunted-house terror to a nationwide search. Its focus on curses, artifacts, and the Warrens partnership expands the series in a new direction.

Annabelle (2014)
Directed by John R. Leonetti, Annabelle serves as a prequel centered on the haunted doll first introduced in The Conjuring, following a young couple terrorized after a violent cult incident invites a malevolent force into their home. The film blends possession themes with escalating domestic fear. Its intimate setting and demonic imagery establish the foundation of the Annabelle storyline.

Annabelle: Creation (2017)
Directed by David F. Sandberg, Annabelle: Creation explores the dolls origins through the story of orphaned girls who encounter a sealed evil within a sec