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The Conjuring
Steeped in 1970s gothic dread and domestic intimacy, this supernatural thriller channels gut-wrenching terror into an emotional crucible where maternal devotion and enduring faith push back against a devouring, unseen rot.
The Conjuring
The Conjuring

"Based on the true case files of the Warrens."

18 July 2013 United States of America 112 min 7.5 (12,950)

Director: James Wan

Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Hayley McFarland

Thriller Horror Maternal Bond vs. Demonic Subversion Faith, Theology, and Spiritual Warfare Sanctity of the Home and Domestic Intrusion Partnership, Empathy, and the Toll of Evil
Budget: $13,000,000
Box Office: $321,293,998

The Conjuring — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Lorraine Warren

Vera Farmiga

Archetype: The Spiritual Medium / Clairvoyant Mentor Key Trait: Profound empathy and unwavering spiritual sensitivity

Motivation

Protecting families from spiritual annihilation and honoring her God-given gifts.

Character Arc

Carrying emotional scars from a harrowing prior exorcism, Lorraine confronts her fear of psychic burnout and steps into direct peril to save a mother whose love mirrors her own.

Ed Warren

Patrick Wilson

Archetype: The Protector / Demonologist Hero Key Trait: Stoic courage, technical resourcefulness, and steadfast faith

Motivation

Eliminating evil threats and safeguarding his wife and innocent victims.

Character Arc

Balances his pragmatic, methodical investigation style with deep protective devotion toward Lorraine, eventually performing an emergency exorcism himself when institutional help arrives too late.

Carolyn Perron

Lili Taylor

Archetype: The Sacrificial Mother / Possessed Victim Key Trait: Deep maternal tenderness and emotional resilience

Motivation

Securing a prosperous, loving home for her five daughters.

Character Arc

Transforms from a cheerful, hardworking mother into a psychologically frayed, physically battered vessel of demonic fury, before reclaiming her will through the memories of her children.

Roger Perron

Ron Livingston

Archetype: The Grounded Everyman / Desperate Father Key Trait: Loyalty, patience, and practical protectiveness

Motivation

Providing security and stability for his family.

Character Arc

Evolves from a skeptical breadwinner trying to downplay his family’s fears to an active protector doing everything in his power to defend his wife and daughters from supernatural forces.

Cast

Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren
Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren
Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron
Ron Livingston as Roger Perron
Hayley McFarland as Nancy
Sterling Jerins as Judy Warren
Shanley Caswell as Andrea
Mackenzie Foy as Cindy
Joey King as Christine
Kyla Deaver as April
Shannon Kook as Drew
John Brotherton as Brad
Marion Guyot as Georgiana
Morganna Bridgers as Debbie
Amy Tipton as Camilla

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