Review of The Conjuring (2013) by Brandon S — 03 Sep 2015
With films like "Sinister," "Paranormal Activity," and James Wan's prior films, we seem to be in a new age of haunted house movies. The major difference between this new age and the golden age is that filmmakers like James Wan won't let us forget where the genre was born: chilling atmosphere, cold yet elegant cinematography, and genuine scares that don't pander to the audience.
James Wan reminds me of the great horror filmmakers like Sam Raimi, William Friedkin, William Castle and so on in that he refuses to scare you with misinformation. Are there birds that fly into windows? Yes, but the real tension isn't wasted on those moments, false as they may be.
This review of The Conjuring (2013) was written by Brandon S on 03 Sep 2015.
The Conjuring has generally received very positive reviews.
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