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This film is based off the lives of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Ed and Lorraine Warren, husband and wife, are paranormal investigators that research various cases and study them. Lorraine is a powerful psychic and Ed captures the facts as proof. In 1971 Carolyn Perron, and her family, are being haunted after moving into an old house in Harrisville, Rhode Island, by a demonic spirit. Carolyn requests assistance from Lorraine and Ed to stop this entity before it uses her to murder her family.
This film was directed by James Wan. This film is made to be a real life case study that was kept hidden away. This film plays a lot on cases proclaimed by the Warrens. This is roughly the third film created about their case studies, and it won't be the last. However, like their cases everything is about the ghost entity is in some aspect demonic. Everything about the film is highly familiar to other supernatural films like The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and The Amityville Horror. This makes the film very predictable. The story plays heavily on the emotions that the cast presents. The film does a great job at presenting the two different stories of each of the families, but not as great in combining them. There is a loose connection using a doll that feels pointless after a while-even if it is really creepy. However, this film does offer a new perspective on supernatural films. It offers an explanation and a clear solution. Even with all its familiarity, this film uses old school techniques and minimal special effects to create a creepy and sentimental experience. The story is also highly left open for many potential sequels (which is intended). Vera Farmiga played the role of Lorraine Warren. The sympathetic emotions she brought to the role made the character believable. Patrick Wilson played the role of Ed Warren. He was good in his role. He gave a realistic approach to the character and to the story. Lili Taylor played the role of Carolyn Perron. She played the very familiar role of the tormented victim. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to provide anything new or different for the film.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It is a good thriller film, but it doesn't offer anything new to the genre. The predictability of the film isn't hindered by too much computer animation.
Que: What other film has actress Vera Farmiga starred in?
The Tree of Life
The Descendants
Shame
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