The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
Directed by Michael ChavesA chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then 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.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Ratings & Reviews
- Zokkiie6d agoHmm, Wilson and Farmiga are really good, as always, and the demon-possession trial storyline was actually kind of interesting. Some of the jump scares were predictable, and a few characters didn’t get much development, which was a shame. Still, the atmosphere and a few genuinely creepy scenes make it worth checking out if you like the series
- HumptyFebruary 23, 2025Good excuse to use in court. OJ's lawyer used it.
- UniqueMovies Deb HOctober 28, 2025Based on the true story, specifically the 1981 murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson::: Johnson was the first person in the United States to use the defense of demonic possession for a murder charge after he killed his landlord 🪓🪓🪓 while the movie incorporates elements of the real case and the paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren, it also takes significant liberties and includes fictionalized and subplots to make the story more dramatic and frightening for us the viewers 💥👹💥 The specific details of the murder in the film are fabricated as the real Arne Johnson had no memory of the event due to his possession. ✨👹✨ And people that's what happens!! When someone's doing something while they're possessed, and then the demon leaves them. They actually will not remember what happened. They won't remember any events at all!! 🤔🤔 Arne Cheyenne Johnson Is still alive!! Though he keeps a low profile. He was released from prison in 1986 after serving 5 years for good behavior. His case led to the inspiration of this movie. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It!! 💥🪓💥👹💥. You can watch the documentary " The devil on trial" which includes firsthand accounts and interviews with people involved in the case including Arne Johnson himself 🪓👹🪓 I have this documentary available in my watch list for anyone interested. 💥🪓💥
- Ishtiaq Eifty AhmedSeptember 3, 2025It was average, it was good and bad. Right in the middle. It was very predictable but nice jump scares
- cursedbagsSeptember 8, 2025not as bad as i remember.
- MrTrivetFebruary 2, 2026It’s enjoyable to see the Warrens on the screen again - the Farmiga/Wilson duo remains natural and convincing. The film delivers the series’ typical elements: supernatural phenomena, dramatic exorcisms, bone-crunching moments, and evil that must be expelled. Yet despite these attractions, the overall effect leaves a rather indifferent impression. The plot is based on a real murder case involving possession, blending light courtroom drama with classic religious horror. The narrative, however, is less dynamic, and attempts to build tension often rely on predictable jump scares and well-worn tropes. While the sequel has strong moments and a solid cast, it is by far the weakest installment of the main Warrens series - an okay horror, but lacking that distinctive punch, as if the motif of scaring people with the devil has started to wear thin.
- SandyOlson78December 7, 2025This one kind of gave me The Shining vibes closer to the end. I liked the dogs. I feel bad for the guy who just wanted to dance.
- Nathan MagretaOctober 31, 2025The conjuring: the devil made me do it has a great setup and plot of a demon causing someone to commit murder. This film has a lot of potential, but it leans very hard into the paranormal, in comparison to the first 2 being very grounded. Still, great movie.
- Ana Kaja PremerlAugust 26, 2025Probbably the worst one yet. Pretty boring for me bit acting was great
- CHIEFOctober 12, 2025Not better than part 1, but worth the watch.
- jackmeatJuly 15, 2025My quick rating - 6.6/10. When the bar is so high, it isn't a bad thing to say this is the worst of the 3. Then again, after James Wan relinquished the directing reins, you knew this would be something different. Still, this one has nice camera work, and Michael Chaves delivers a good-looking flick. But it is missing the scares we have grown accustomed to, and the attention to the details seems to be missing. In the place of scares is a solid foundation for the Warrens to build upon in taking the universe in a different direction. The flawless execution of taking the true story of Arne Johnson from the early eighties murder and weaving it into the lore that has been created is very admirable. Even though most of what you have learned so far is more or less just referred to instead of being part of the story. I am really unsure how it is they found such a perfect pair in Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, but onscreen they just "work" in a way that few onscreen couples can. This is demonstrated as they attempt to prove that the killer (Ruairi O'Connor) was "not guilty by demonic possession," which in the courts just doesn't happen. Though it was a part of this flick, I somewhat wish that since they were going down this road and stepping away from the haunted house & creepy scares, they would have given us a bit more of the actual court case. I also thought that the evil protagonist (Eugenie Bondurant) was about as spooky as can be. Her scenes just oozed the fear that was needed. It may not have been the best of the trilogy (so far), but it is definitely worth seeing.
- Pauli JokelaOctober 10, 2025It was okay.
- ርልዪረOctober 5, 2025Donot be fooled by the 57% of Rotten tomatoes, or any critic reviews for that matter. This movie is pure gold. Not as great as the first one ofcourse, but still an amazing entry. The major difference between the third chapter and the previous two is of the proportion of "storytelling" to "jumpscares". The first movie (2013) had plenty of fresh ways to scare the audience, but it's basic story revolves around a haunted-house-esque-drama. The second (2016) though had plenty of twists and turns it still had the same premise of haunted-house-esque-family-drama. The third movie on the other hand is waaaaaaay beyond its regular formula. There are so many NEW elements thrown in the mix. And still it ties up all the loose ends together. Trust me, while watching this movie you'll never go "Been there, seen that before". Nope! It's not exhaustive to watch, and you'll never guess what'll happen next.
- LivewireAdminSeptember 11, 2025On first watch, I thought this was a decent but lesser entry—moody, a bit scattered, and not nearly as scary as Wan’s haunted-house high points. On rewatch, it played better than I expected. Knowing it pivots from a haunted-home siege to a road-movie investigation helped me meet it on its own terms, and the film’s strengths—especially the Ed & Lorraine dynamic—come through more clearly. Michael Chaves steers the series into occult-thriller territory, and that shift is the movie’s secret sauce. The case-of-the-week framework—totems, a shadowy occultist, the Arne Johnson trial—gives Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga room to lean into the seasoned, tender partnership that anchors these films. Their scenes together carry a warmth and trust that makes the supernatural stakes feel personal; Ed’s vulnerability here adds a human wrinkle I underappreciated the first time. Set-piece wise, it’s quietly stacked. The waterbed gag, the morgue sequence, and the rain-soaked cliff finale are all crisply staged, with Joseph Bishara’s score seething underneath like a low hum of dread. I also dug the period texture—those amber lamps and milky blues, the slightly waxy sheen of early-’80s interiors—plus the way the camera prowls rather than pounces. It’s less about jump scares and more about sustained unease. The knocks are still the same, just less bothersome on revisit. The legal hook—“the devil made me do it”—feels underused; the courtroom angle is more marketing than narrative muscle. The occultist’s motivations read thin, and some CG-assisted moments can’t match the tactile nastiness of the franchise’s best practical frights. And while Chaves builds atmosphere, he doesn’t wring quite the same symphonic terror Wan did in 1 and 2. Even so, the rewatch reframed it as a sturdy, character-driven chapter rather than a misfire. It’s a different flavor: an investigative romance with demons, not a carnival of set-pieces. When I tuned into that wavelength, I found a solid mid-tier Conjuring entry. Worth a second look. Letterboxd: FilmPhanPA
- Princess ZoeJuly 19, 2025Its my favorite of the franchise so far
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It was released on May 26, 2021.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It was directed by Michael Chaves.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It has a runtime of 1h 51m.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It was produced by James Wan, Peter Safran.
A chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then 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.
The key characters in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It are Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga), Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson), Judy Warren (Sterling Jerins).
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is rated R.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It has an audience rating of 8.3 out of 10.