A Chilling Dive into Supernatural Horror
The Conjuring focuses on the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are private demonologists, helping the Perron family. When the Perron family encounters terrifying supernatural occurrences in their New England farmhouse, the Warrens risk their lives to overcome the doctrinaire malevolence haunting the house and sacrifice the family to a horrifying end.
This leads to an appealing conflict between the righteous – as represented by the Warrens – and evil. It is very dark throughout and then integrates moments of fear with moments of deep feeling to leave audience on edge while providing them with moments of hope through horror.
Samuel Hunt and Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson give excellent performances for Ed and Lorraine Warren respecting the profession as well as concern for the family. Carolyn Perron acted by Lili Taylor is as believable and sympathetic a character as one can imagine; her struggle adds depth to the film’s emotional depth. Every cast member owns up to their part and this lays down a level of realism on top of another.
James Wan’s direction in the entire piece is superb with an eerie feeling that actually gives an impact to the audience. However, his skills in builds suspense by using silence and understated gestures can be attributed to the fact that he is a horror director. Wan how manages this tension to the degree that it never lets the viewer relax throughout the entire picture after which you are left with the suspense hanging till the end credits begin to roll on the big screen.
Joseph Bishara’s background score complements the eerie look of the movie. The sounds are also perfectly matched and fit each scary scene, and add to the fright for the viewers and the immersion into the scary lives of the Perrons family. The framing is all about focused and purposeful long takes, the farmhouse as refuge and as the ominous presence it is. Such visual style emphasizes the relentless feeling of horror that prevails in the movie.
Everything in the movie is a true copy of a real horror house, the production design is perfect. The aspects of art direction include worn furniture, the decay of walls, and small historical details that anchor the fantastical terrific storyline in the real world. It feels like people lived their lives there, and sometimes the walls seem to close in on you.
The Conjuring uses natural cinematography and make-up and simple setups instead of computer graphics which makes the movie much scarier. The director implements fine and modest outlook, which makes special effects support a plot rather than envelopes it.
The Conjuring has clean cuttings, which increases a motion picture’s pace during intense scenes and during the shots that are used to give an audience a break. These cut helps to create tension for switching the scenes do not interrupt the story continuously moves forward.
The calm pacing methodology keeps the audiences’ attention as the tension builds systematically in the film. Although not ceaseless, a motion picture is beneficial in developing suspenseful pacing throughout punctuated by climactic moments to retain viewers’ suspenseful emotions.
Dialogue is thoughtful in real life reference through concrete spoken words that would bookend the supernatural occurrences. Warren’s professional and still very specific dialogue gives credibility to characters, and Perrons’ and their dialogs are full of genuine terror and desperation.
Some viewers might find the movie too cliché as the film heavily relies on traditional horror movie clichés. While some might not be that shocking to viewers expecting the general haunted house tropes.
Despite this the Conjuring delivers a chilling horror vibe that goes beyond the narrative with the depth of emotion and cinematic flair that is used. The film stays with you, and buries that creepy beat inside of you.
