100+ Movies like The Conjuring
The Conjuring 2
Both The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 are supernatural horror films based on the real-life cases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. They follow a similar narrative structure where the Warrens are called to investigate a haunted house and a family being terrorized by a demonic entity. In both films, Lorraine experiences visions and premonitions related to the case, and Ed performs exorcisms to expel the malevolent forces. The movies explore themes of demonic possession, the battle between good and evil, and the power of faith and family bonds. Key plot points include the Warrens uncovering the dark history behind the haunted locations, encountering skepticism about the paranormal events, and ultimately confronting the demonic presence through exorcism rituals. The films also feature iconic cursed artifacts like Annabelle the doll and the haunted music box, which the Warrens collect as part of their investigations.
Annabelle Comes Home
Both "Annabelle Comes Home" and "The Conjuring" revolve around the real-life demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren investigating cases of demonic possession and haunted objects. The Conjuring introduces the Warrens and their encounter with the possessed Annabelle doll, which sets up the events of Annabelle Comes Home. In the latter, the Warrens have secured the Annabelle doll in their artifacts room, but it is inadvertently released, unleashing other evil spirits that terrorize the babysitter and the Warrens' daughter. Similar to The Conjuring, where the Warrens help the Perron family deal with the malevolent spirit of Bathsheba, in Annabelle Comes Home they must contain the doll and the spirits it has unleashed to protect their home and loved ones. Both films explore the Warrens' work investigating and combating supernatural forces, with Annabelle Comes Home serving as a direct continuation of the events first depicted in The Conjuring.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
Both "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" and "The Conjuring" revolve around the real-life cases of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, investigating and combating demonic possessions and curses. The core plot involves the Warrens assisting families plagued by malevolent supernatural entities, often tied to a dark history of the haunted location. Through their clairvoyance and expertise, they uncover the origins of the evil forces and perform exorcisms or rituals to free the victims and condemn the demons. Key elements include the Warrens' artifact room containing cursed objects from past cases, Lorraine's psychic visions revealing crucial details, and the ultimate confrontation with the demonic presence through an exorcism or destruction of its source. Both films explore themes of faith, the battle between good and evil, and the Warrens' unwavering determination to help those afflicted by the paranormal.
The Amityville Horror
Both "The Amityville Horror" and "The Conjuring" involve families moving into houses with dark, haunted pasts involving demonic entities and possession. In The Amityville Horror, the Lutz family moves into a house where a mass murder occurred, and they experience paranormal events linked to a demonic presence. Similarly in The Conjuring, the Perron family moves into a farmhouse haunted by the spirit of an accused witch, Bathsheba, who sacrificed her child to the devil. Both movies feature clairvoyants (the Warrens in The Conjuring) who investigate the hauntings and attempt to rid the families of the evil forces. Key plot points include family members becoming possessed, the discovery of the houses' sinister histories, and attempts to perform exorcisms or blessings to remove the demonic presences. The movies share themes of evil spirits latching onto families, haunted houses with tragic pasts, and the battle against demonic forces through supernatural means.
We Are Still Here
Both "We Are Still Here" and "The Conjuring" involve families moving into haunted houses with dark histories. In the "We Are Still Here", the Sacchetti family moves into a former funeral home built by the sinister Dagmar family, while in The Conjuring, the Perron family moves into a farmhouse previously owned by an accused witch named Bathsheba Sherman. In both cases, the houses are revealed to have been sites of evil rituals and sacrifices, with malevolent spirits latching onto the new residents. The families experience disturbing paranormal events, including apparitions, possessions, and violent attacks by the spirits. They seek help from experts in the supernatural - the Lewises in the "We Are Still Here", and the renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring. These experts investigate the hauntings and attempt to rid the houses of the evil forces through seances and exorcisms. Ultimately, the spirits' true natures and the houses' sinister pasts are uncovered, leading to climactic confrontations where the families must fight for their lives against the demonic entities. Both movies explore themes of the supernatural, the power of evil, and the lengths families will go to protect their loved ones from dark forces.
The Nun
Both "The Nun" and "The Conjuring" revolve around paranormal investigations of demonic entities haunting and possessing people in homes. The Nun and The Conjuring feature teams of paranormal investigators, including a clairvoyant woman (Sister Irene/Lorraine Warren), who are called to investigate disturbing supernatural occurrences. In both cases, the homes are revealed to have dark histories involving evil forces being summoned through occult practices (the Duke summoning Valak/Bathsheba's satanic rituals). The investigators face dangerous demonic entities (Valak/Bathsheba) that attempt to possess and kill the inhabitants. Ultimately, the investigators must perform rituals (sealing the rift with Christ's blood/exorcism) to banish the demons and lift the curses on the homes. The movies also connect through the appearance of the Warrens, famous paranormal investigators, with The Nun setting up their investigation in The Conjuring.
The Remains
Both "The Remains" and "The Conjuring" involve families moving into houses with dark, demonic histories involving the supernatural. In each case, the families become haunted and possessed by malevolent spirits tied to the houses' pasts - a spiritualist named Madame Addison in The Remains, and the spirit of an accused witch named Bathsheba Sherman in The Conjuring. The hauntings center around cursed objects found in the houses that allow the spirits to possess family members, especially the children. Paranormal investigators (the Warrens in The Conjuring) attempt to help the families by uncovering the houses' histories and performing exorcisms to rid the spirits. However, the spirits prove difficult to banish, leading to violence and tragedy before they are ultimately condemned. The movies share themes of the dangers of the occult, the power of evil spirits to manipulate and possess, and the struggle to protect one's family from supernatural threats.
Annabelle
Both "Annabelle" and "The Conjuring" revolve around demonic possession and the involvement of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. In The Conjuring, the Warrens investigate a family being terrorized by the spirit of an accused witch, Bathsheba, who possessed the mother Carolyn. Similarly in Annabelle, the Warrens are called to help after a demonic entity attaches itself to a possessed doll and targets the soul of Mia, the expectant mother. Both films depict the Warrens' expertise in dealing with malevolent supernatural forces and their efforts to free the families from the demonic possession through exorcism rituals. The movies share the common themes of evil spirits latching onto families, possession of mothers, and the Warrens' role in confronting and banishing the dark entities.
The Exorcist: Believer
Both "The Exorcist: Believer" and "The Conjuring" revolve around demonic possession and exorcism as central themes. In The Exorcist: Believer, two young girls become possessed after performing a séance, leading their families to seek help from various religious figures to perform an ecumenical exorcism. Similarly, in The Conjuring, the Perron family moves into a haunted house where the mother Carolyn becomes possessed by the spirit of an accused witch, Bathsheba. The Warrens, renowned demonologists, are called in to investigate and ultimately perform an exorcism to rid Carolyn of Bathsheba's curse. Both films depict the struggle of families facing supernatural evil forces and their desperate attempts to save their loved ones through exorcism rituals. The exorcism scenes are intense and dramatic, involving various religious practices and the confrontation with malevolent demonic entities. The movies also explore themes of faith, sacrifice, and the power of love and family bonds in overcoming darkness.
Annabelle: Creation
Both "Annabelle: Creation" and "The Conjuring" involve demonic possession and the haunting of families by malevolent supernatural entities. In Annabelle: Creation, a demon possesses a doll and terrorizes a group of orphans, while in The Conjuring, the Perron family is haunted by the spirit of an accused witch named Bathsheba. The movies share similar themes of evil spirits latching onto innocent victims and the efforts of demonologists/exorcists to combat these dark forces. A key parallel is the presence of a possessed doll or object that acts as a conduit for the demon - the Annabelle doll in Annabelle: Creation and the haunted music box in The Conjuring. Both movies depict the demons manipulating and deceiving the characters to gain possession of a human host. The demon in Annabelle: Creation possesses the orphan Janice, while Bathsheba possesses Carolyn Perron. The movies follow a similar narrative structure of the demon's presence being discovered, escalating paranormal events, and the eventual confrontation and exorcism attempt by those knowledgeable about the supernatural. The Warrens, renowned demonologists, play a central role in investigating the hauntings in both films. Ultimately, the demons are condemned through exorcism rituals, though they leave lingering threats of their potential return.
Poltergeist
Both "Poltergeist" and "The Conjuring" involve families moving into haunted houses with dark histories. In Poltergeist, the Bowen family's new home was built on an old cemetery, while in The Conjuring, the Perron family's farmhouse was once owned by an accused witch who sacrificed her child. In both films, the families experience increasingly disturbing paranormal events, with young daughters (Madison in Poltergeist, Christine in The Conjuring) becoming the focus of the malevolent spirits. The families seek help from paranormal investigators (the Paranormal Research team in Poltergeist, the Warrens in The Conjuring) who confirm the hauntings and attempt to rid the homes of the evil forces. Ultimately, the investigators perform rituals (Carrigan entering the vortex in Poltergeist, Ed performing an exorcism in The Conjuring) to defeat the spirits and free the families from the curses plaguing their homes.
Insidious: Chapter 2
Both "Insidious: Chapter 2" and "The Conjuring" revolve around paranormal investigations by real-life demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. In Insidious: Chapter 2, the Warrens assist the Lambert family whose son Josh is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer. Similarly in The Conjuring, the Warrens help the Perron family whose house is haunted by the spirit of an accused witch, Bathsheba, who possesses the mother Carolyn. Both films explore themes of demonic possession, malevolent spirits, and the Warrens' expertise in dealing with such supernatural forces. The movies follow a similar narrative structure of the families experiencing paranormal events, seeking the Warrens' help, uncovering the dark history behind the hauntings, and ultimately performing exorcisms or rituals to defeat the evil entities.
An American Haunting
Both "An American Haunting" and "The Conjuring" involve families being haunted by malevolent supernatural entities with dark histories. In "An American Haunting," the Bell family is tormented by the spirit of Kate Batts, an accused witch who curses them after John Bell is found guilty of stealing her land. Similarly, in "The Conjuring," the Perron family is haunted by the spirit of Bathsheba Sherman, an accused witch who sacrificed her child to the devil and cursed anyone who took her land. The haunting in both films escalates, with the spirits physically assaulting and possessing members of the families, particularly the young daughters Betsy Bell and Carolyn Perron. The spirits' origins are revealed to be tied to past traumas and repressed memories of abuse within the families. Exorcism attempts are made to rid the families of the evil forces, with the Warrens assisting the Perrons and Betsy ultimately poisoning her abusive father to break the curse. Both movies explore themes of the supernatural, possession, witchcraft, curses, and the dark histories tied to the haunted properties. They also delve into the psychological impacts of trauma and repressed memories manifesting as paranormal phenomena. The overall narrative arcs involve the families' struggles against these malicious entities and their efforts to break the curses and reclaim their lives.
Ouija: Origin of Evil
Both "Ouija: Origin of Evil" and "The Conjuring" involve families being haunted and terrorized by malevolent supernatural entities in their homes. In the "Ouija: Origin of Evil" Ouija: Origin of Evil, a spirit named Marcus possesses the young daughter Doris and wreaks havoc on the family. Similarly, in The Conjuring, the Perron family is tormented by the spirit of an accused witch named Bathsheba Sherman who possessed the mother Carolyn. Both films depict the families seeking help from experts in the paranormal - Father Tom in Ouija and the renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring. The movies culminate in intense exorcism scenes where the spirits are confronted and expelled, though with tragic consequences for some characters. Additionally, both films explore themes of the dangers of dabbling with occult practices like Ouija boards and spirit communication.
Haunt
Both "Haunt" and "The Conjuring" revolve around families moving into haunted houses with dark histories. In the "Haunt", the Asher family moves into the former Morello house, unaware of its tragic past involving murder and possession. Similarly, in The Conjuring, the Perron family moves into a farmhouse previously owned by an accused witch, Bathsheba Sherman, who sacrificed her child and cursed the land. The haunting forces in both movies target the families, particularly the children, through paranormal activity and possession. The main characters in each movie seek help from experts to investigate and combat the supernatural entities. In the "Haunt", Evan and Samantha enlist the aid of Dr. Morello, while in The Conjuring, the Perrons turn to renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Both movies feature the use of paranormal investigation tools like EVP boxes and cameras to gather evidence of the hauntings. Ultimately, the haunting forces in both movies are revealed to be vengeful spirits seeking retribution for past wrongs. In the "Haunt", it's the ghost of Samantha's mother seeking revenge against Dr. Morello, while in The Conjuring, it's the spirit of Bathsheba Sherman, the accused witch. The climax of both movies involves attempts to exorcise or banish these malevolent entities, with the families facing grave danger in the process.
The Terrible Two
Both "The Terrible Two" and "The Conjuring" involve families being haunted and terrorized by demonic entities in their homes. In the "The Terrible Two", the Poe family is haunted after moving into a house with a dark history involving a previous owner who murdered children. In the "The Conjuring", The Conjuring, the Perron family is haunted by the spirit of an accused witch, Bathsheba, who sacrificed her child and cursed the land. Both movies feature paranormal investigators (Dr. Connor and the Warrens) who attempt to help the families and uncover the truth about the hauntings. Possession of family members (Rose and Carolyn) by the demonic entities is a central plot point in both films. Ultimately, the investigators must perform exorcisms or rituals to rid the homes of the evil forces and save the families. The movies share themes of grief, loss, and the struggle against dark supernatural forces.
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12
Both "Shake, Rattle and Roll 12" and "The Conjuring" involve supernatural entities possessing or manipulating objects and people. In the "Shake, Rattle and Roll 12", a possessed doll terrorizes a family, while in The Conjuring, a demonic spirit possesses a doll named Annabelle to manipulate its owners. The "Shake, Rattle and Roll 12" also features an engkanto (supernatural being) luring and capturing a woman, similar to how the spirit of Bathsheba possesses Carolyn Perron in The Conjuring. Additionally, both movies depict families being haunted and terrorized by malevolent supernatural forces in their homes, with the families seeking help from experts to confront and defeat these entities. The aswang family in the "Shake, Rattle and Roll 12" parallels the cursed history of the Perron family's house, as both involve dark pasts and rituals tied to the haunted locations.
The Possession
Both "The Possession" and "The Conjuring" revolve around a family being haunted and possessed by a malevolent supernatural entity. In The Possession, a young girl named Em becomes possessed by a dybbuk (a dislocated spirit) after acquiring an ancient box containing it. In The Conjuring, the Perron family moves into a house haunted by the spirit of an accused witch named Bathsheba, who eventually possesses the mother, Carolyn. The movies follow a similar structure where the families initially dismiss the strange occurrences until the situation escalates, forcing them to seek help from paranormal investigators/experts (Clyde and the rabbi Tzadok in The Possession, and Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring). Both movies culminate in an exorcism ritual to expel the malevolent entity from the possessed family member. The themes of demonic possession, haunted objects/houses, and the struggle to protect one's family from supernatural forces are central to both films. Additionally, both movies draw inspiration from real-life paranormal cases and incorporate elements of Jewish and Christian mythology surrounding demons and exorcisms.
The Wretched
Both "The Wretched" and "The Conjuring" revolve around a demonic entity that possesses and manipulates people, particularly mothers, to harm their families. In The Wretched, a witch takes over the body of Abbie and uses her to kidnap children, while in The Conjuring, the spirit of Bathsheba possesses Carolyn Perron and tries to kill her daughters. The protagonists in each film, Ben and the Warrens respectively, must uncover the truth about the evil force and find a way to stop it from destroying the families. Both movies feature supernatural investigations, with the characters researching the history of the entities and gathering evidence of their presence. Ultimately, the heroes are able to defeat the demonic forces through exorcism rituals and banishing them back to the underworld. The movies also share elements of horror and suspense as the families are terrorized by the malevolent spirits.
Amityville: The Awakening
Both "Amityville: The Awakening" and "The Conjuring" involve families moving into haunted houses with dark histories of demonic possession and murder. In each case, a malevolent supernatural entity latches onto a family member - James in Amityville: The Awakening and Carolyn in The Conjuring - and possesses them, causing them to commit violent acts. The possessed individuals are eventually freed through the efforts of others, with the help of paranormal investigators (the Warrens in The Conjuring). Both films explore themes of demonic forces preying on vulnerable people and the struggle to overcome evil through faith and perseverance. They also share a similar structure of building suspense through paranormal occurrences before culminating in a climactic exorcism or confrontation with the evil entity.