Review of The Conjuring (2013) by Michael M — 02 Jan 2015

James Wan has very effectively established himself with the horror genre, effectively seen here. The plot is fairly standard, and frankly underwhelming. The story develops in a way that's maybe not predictable, but certainly standard.

However, the direction elevates the film and uses its standard story for exceptional scares. There are chills and tension builders, jump scares, and huge epic scary moments in equal proportion. It never exploits one trend of scare too long before hitting you with something else, and provides a tense frightening experience throughout.

It's not exactly a work of art, but it's a good scary time. Think of it like a roller coaster or a haunted house.