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‘The Conjuring’ Universe Adds New Film Next Summer

James Wan’s The Conjuring universe continues to expand with The Nun approaching its release. Today, news has come that another still untitled film for the franchise is set for a July 3, 2019, release. We already know that The Conjuring 3 and The Crooked Man are in the works, so this could be either of the two or something completely different. The truth is, we’re just going to have to wait until more information is released. The Conjuring Universe includes The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, Annabelle, and Annabelle: Creation with The Nun and The Crooked Man on their way. We’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 21, 2018
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James Wan And Roy Lee Team Up For Adaptation Of King’s ‘Tommyknockers’

James Wan, the director of The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2, is teaming up with Roy Lee, behind movies like Stephen King’s IT, for the adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers. The two will be producing, Lee under his Vertigo banner and Wan under his company Atomic Monster. Larry Sanitsky who executive produced the 1993 Tommyknockers miniseries. The story tells of, “a town in Maine that falls under the influence of a dangerous gas from an unearthed spacecraft. The gas begins to transform the people, giving them enhanced abilities, but also making them violent and subject to an alien hive mentality. One man, thanks to a steel plate in his head, is immune to the effects and tries to stop the townspeople.” The miniseries starred Jimmy Smits and Marg Helgenberger. Check out the original trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 29, 2018
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‘The Nun’ Possesses A New Release Date

Fans of The Conjuring franchise have eagerly been awaiting the release of the spin-off The Nun. Originally set to open in theaters this July, we are sad to report that the Corin Hardy directed flick has been delayed and will not arrive until this September. Written by James Wan and Gary Dauberman, the film centers on the evil entity faced by Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring 2 and will serve as a prequel. Demián Bichir will play Father Burke who is dispatched by Rome to investigate the mysterious death of a nun. Demián Bichir, Taissa Framiga, Jonas Bloquet star alongside Bonnie Aarons who will reprise her role as the demonic nun. Wan and Peter Safran are producing with Dauberman and Todd Williams serving as executive producers. The Nun will haunt theaters on September 7, 2018, from New Line Cinema.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 24, 2018
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‘The Conjuring’ Franchise Hit With An Almost Billion Dollar Lawsuit

While the new Conjuring universe may be continuing to expand, Warner Bros. may be in hot water. They have been hit with a massive lawsuit. In 1980, Gerald Brittle penned ‘The Demonologist’ for Ed and Lorraine Warren. Part of the deal between Brittle and the Warrens was that any future films that featured the events in the book had to have his approval before being made. In 2013 Warner Bros. and New Line released The Conjuring that went on to be a massive hit. The follow up centered on the Enfield Poltergeist, both stories were part of the book deal. The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 has gone on to spawn 3 spin-offs, Annabelle, The Nun, and The Crookedman, and 2 more sequels, Annabelle: Creation and The Conjuring 3 which is now in the works. You would think that everyone involved is raking in the money, but you would be wrong. Somehow, Brittle was forgotten about. Now, he is taking

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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‘Conjuring’ Short Film Winner ‘The Nurse’ Announced (Watch It Here)

Last month, a short film contest for Annabelle: Creation (review), from director David F. Sandberg, was announced. Filmmakers were asked to create a short film, lasting 2 minutes or less, that would fit into The Conjuring universe. Filmmaker Julian Terry’s The Nurse has been named the winner for the US portion with his film The Nurse. The UK and Mexico winners are still out. As part of his prize, he will be going on an all-expense paid trip to Hollywood where he will meet with New Line Cinema and David F. Sandberg. In the terrifying short a young girl with her eyes bandaged feels as if she’s not alone. At some point, everyone has had that feeling, like they were not alone in the dark and that something terrible is lurking close by and terror sets in. That is was the girl is feeling. Terry was great at expressing that. There is no word if the short will be adapted

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2017
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Vera Farmiga

Hello there, my Little Monsters. We are midway through another week, and therefor it’s time to celebrate another wonderful Woman of Horror. With as many of them as there are in the genre, it can be difficult to decide on just who to highlight. But after watching one of this actress’ films last night I thought I would conjure up a Woman Crush Wednesday piece about her. See what I did there? CONJURE? OK…I know, that was cheesy. Anyway, it’s my pleasure to bring you this week’s lovely and talented lady, Miss Vera Farmiga. Vera was born in Clifton , New Jersey, to Michael and Luba Farmiga, and was raised in a rather sectarian Ukranian American community in Irvington, New Jersey. She comes from a large family and is the second oldest of seven children. The youngest of the seven is her sister, fellow actress, Taissa Farmiga. Her first language was Ukranian, and she didn’t even learn English until the

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Capt McNeely
Jul 19, 2017
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John Catapano Recounts Never Before Heard Details Of Two Investigations With Ed And Lorraine Warren

Ed and Lorraine Warren, are two names that are synonymous with the supernatural, the paranormal, and demonology. The Conjuring franchise made them household names. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work on an investigation with them? If the answer is yes, we have something very special for you. For the first time in over 40 years, retired entertainment engineer John Catapano is sharing what he experienced during two investigations with Ed and Lorraine Warren. Not only will you get to hear the two stories, but he will also recount the knowledge that Lorraine shared with him in detail. John Catapano Horror Fuel: “You were a professor, is that right?” John: “I was. I taught at the university for about ten years. From the early ’80s to the late ’80s.” Horror Fuel: “What were you a professor of?” John: “Communications. My first Master’s degree is in television production. I later got a doctorate in communication theories. My

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 30, 2017
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The Conjuring 3 Now Possesses A Writer

The Conjuring 3 now possesses a writer. David Leslie Johnson has signed on to write the screenplay for the next film of the ever growing franchise that has just announced its latest spin-off, a movie about the “Crooked Man” featured in The Conjuring 2, which he wrote. He was also behind the disturbing thriller Orphan. The buzz is James Wan, who directed the first film and the second which he co-wrote along with Carey and Chad Hayes, won’t be directing the third installment. This go-around Wan will produce through his company Atomic Monster along with Peter Safran. While the plot has not been revealed we do know that it will continue to document Ed and Lorraine’s investigations. There is a theory circulating that The Conjuring 3 will feature a werewolf, but we will just have to wait until the official plot is released to know for sure. As it stands, The Conjuring 3 will be the seventh film of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 26, 2017
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Haunting New Trailer Arrives For Annabelle 2: Creation

From Lights Out Director David F. Sandberg, comes the next film in The Conjuring franchise, Annabelle: Creation. And today, we have the second trailer. The new trailer reveals more of the story and more terror. The film, produced by horror master James Wan, takes place several years after the tragic death of a dollmaker’s little girl. He and his wife “welcome into their home a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage. Soon they become the target of the dollmaker’s possessed creation, Annabelle.” Stephanie Sigman (Spectre) co-stars in this prequel alongside Talitha Bateman (The 5th Wave), Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us from Evil), Philippa Anne Coulthard (After the Dark), Grace Fulton (Badland), Lou Lou Safran (The Choice), Samara Lee (The Last Witch Hunter), Anthony LaPaglia (Without a Trace), Miranda Otto (Homeland) and new comer Tayler Bucks. Annabelle: Creation opens in theaters nationwide on August 11, 2017 from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2017
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The Crooked Man Is Coming – Film Greenlit By New Line Cinema

“There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse, And they all lived together in a little crooked house.” As a kid you may have heard the nursery rhyme about the Crooked Man. The rhyme was made frightening in The Conjuring 2 when the entity came to life. The fact that the Crooked Man was NOT CG is even more incredible (you can find out more here). Javier Botet’s portrayal of the long-limbed entity, with a grin made of pointed teeth, was absolutely terrifying. Back in May we reported that the latest spin-off of The Conjuring franchise, based on the Crooked Man, was in the works. Now, we can tell that the film has officially gotten the go-ahead for production to begin, THR says. New Line Cinema has tapped Mike Van Waes to pen the screenplay, based on James

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2017

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‘The Conjuring’ Universe Adds New Film Next Summer

James Wan’s The Conjuring universe continues to expand with The Nun approaching its release. Today, news has come that another still untitled film for the franchise is set for a July 3, 2019, release. We already know that The Conjuring 3 and The Crooked Man are in the works, so this could be either of the two or something completely different. The truth is, we’re just going to have to wait until more information is released. The Conjuring Universe includes The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, Annabelle, and Annabelle: Creation with The Nun and The Crooked Man on their way. We’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 21, 2018
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James Wan And Roy Lee Team Up For Adaptation Of King’s ‘Tommyknockers’

James Wan, the director of The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2, is teaming up with Roy Lee, behind movies like Stephen King’s IT, for the adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers. The two will be producing, Lee under his Vertigo banner and Wan under his company Atomic Monster. Larry Sanitsky who executive produced the 1993 Tommyknockers miniseries. The story tells of, “a town in Maine that falls under the influence of a dangerous gas from an unearthed spacecraft. The gas begins to transform the people, giving them enhanced abilities, but also making them violent and subject to an alien hive mentality. One man, thanks to a steel plate in his head, is immune to the effects and tries to stop the townspeople.” The miniseries starred Jimmy Smits and Marg Helgenberger. Check out the original trailer.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 29, 2018
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‘The Nun’ Possesses A New Release Date

Fans of The Conjuring franchise have eagerly been awaiting the release of the spin-off The Nun. Originally set to open in theaters this July, we are sad to report that the Corin Hardy directed flick has been delayed and will not arrive until this September. Written by James Wan and Gary Dauberman, the film centers on the evil entity faced by Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring 2 and will serve as a prequel. Demián Bichir will play Father Burke who is dispatched by Rome to investigate the mysterious death of a nun. Demián Bichir, Taissa Framiga, Jonas Bloquet star alongside Bonnie Aarons who will reprise her role as the demonic nun. Wan and Peter Safran are producing with Dauberman and Todd Williams serving as executive producers. The Nun will haunt theaters on September 7, 2018, from New Line Cinema.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 24, 2018
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‘The Conjuring’ Franchise Hit With An Almost Billion Dollar Lawsuit

While the new Conjuring universe may be continuing to expand, Warner Bros. may be in hot water. They have been hit with a massive lawsuit. In 1980, Gerald Brittle penned ‘The Demonologist’ for Ed and Lorraine Warren. Part of the deal between Brittle and the Warrens was that any future films that featured the events in the book had to have his approval before being made. In 2013 Warner Bros. and New Line released The Conjuring that went on to be a massive hit. The follow up centered on the Enfield Poltergeist, both stories were part of the book deal. The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 has gone on to spawn 3 spin-offs, Annabelle, The Nun, and The Crookedman, and 2 more sequels, Annabelle: Creation and The Conjuring 3 which is now in the works. You would think that everyone involved is raking in the money, but you would be wrong. Somehow, Brittle was forgotten about. Now, he is taking

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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‘Conjuring’ Short Film Winner ‘The Nurse’ Announced (Watch It Here)

Last month, a short film contest for Annabelle: Creation (review), from director David F. Sandberg, was announced. Filmmakers were asked to create a short film, lasting 2 minutes or less, that would fit into The Conjuring universe. Filmmaker Julian Terry’s The Nurse has been named the winner for the US portion with his film The Nurse. The UK and Mexico winners are still out. As part of his prize, he will be going on an all-expense paid trip to Hollywood where he will meet with New Line Cinema and David F. Sandberg. In the terrifying short a young girl with her eyes bandaged feels as if she’s not alone. At some point, everyone has had that feeling, like they were not alone in the dark and that something terrible is lurking close by and terror sets in. That is was the girl is feeling. Terry was great at expressing that. There is no word if the short will be adapted

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2017
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Vera Farmiga

Hello there, my Little Monsters. We are midway through another week, and therefor it’s time to celebrate another wonderful Woman of Horror. With as many of them as there are in the genre, it can be difficult to decide on just who to highlight. But after watching one of this actress’ films last night I thought I would conjure up a Woman Crush Wednesday piece about her. See what I did there? CONJURE? OK…I know, that was cheesy. Anyway, it’s my pleasure to bring you this week’s lovely and talented lady, Miss Vera Farmiga. Vera was born in Clifton , New Jersey, to Michael and Luba Farmiga, and was raised in a rather sectarian Ukranian American community in Irvington, New Jersey. She comes from a large family and is the second oldest of seven children. The youngest of the seven is her sister, fellow actress, Taissa Farmiga. Her first language was Ukranian, and she didn’t even learn English until the

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Capt McNeely
Jul 19, 2017
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John Catapano Recounts Never Before Heard Details Of Two Investigations With Ed And Lorraine Warren

Ed and Lorraine Warren, are two names that are synonymous with the supernatural, the paranormal, and demonology. The Conjuring franchise made them household names. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work on an investigation with them? If the answer is yes, we have something very special for you. For the first time in over 40 years, retired entertainment engineer John Catapano is sharing what he experienced during two investigations with Ed and Lorraine Warren. Not only will you get to hear the two stories, but he will also recount the knowledge that Lorraine shared with him in detail. John Catapano Horror Fuel: “You were a professor, is that right?” John: “I was. I taught at the university for about ten years. From the early ’80s to the late ’80s.” Horror Fuel: “What were you a professor of?” John: “Communications. My first Master’s degree is in television production. I later got a doctorate in communication theories. My

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 30, 2017
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The Conjuring 3 Now Possesses A Writer

The Conjuring 3 now possesses a writer. David Leslie Johnson has signed on to write the screenplay for the next film of the ever growing franchise that has just announced its latest spin-off, a movie about the “Crooked Man” featured in The Conjuring 2, which he wrote. He was also behind the disturbing thriller Orphan. The buzz is James Wan, who directed the first film and the second which he co-wrote along with Carey and Chad Hayes, won’t be directing the third installment. This go-around Wan will produce through his company Atomic Monster along with Peter Safran. While the plot has not been revealed we do know that it will continue to document Ed and Lorraine’s investigations. There is a theory circulating that The Conjuring 3 will feature a werewolf, but we will just have to wait until the official plot is released to know for sure. As it stands, The Conjuring 3 will be the seventh film of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 26, 2017
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Haunting New Trailer Arrives For Annabelle 2: Creation

From Lights Out Director David F. Sandberg, comes the next film in The Conjuring franchise, Annabelle: Creation. And today, we have the second trailer. The new trailer reveals more of the story and more terror. The film, produced by horror master James Wan, takes place several years after the tragic death of a dollmaker’s little girl. He and his wife “welcome into their home a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage. Soon they become the target of the dollmaker’s possessed creation, Annabelle.” Stephanie Sigman (Spectre) co-stars in this prequel alongside Talitha Bateman (The 5th Wave), Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us from Evil), Philippa Anne Coulthard (After the Dark), Grace Fulton (Badland), Lou Lou Safran (The Choice), Samara Lee (The Last Witch Hunter), Anthony LaPaglia (Without a Trace), Miranda Otto (Homeland) and new comer Tayler Bucks. Annabelle: Creation opens in theaters nationwide on August 11, 2017 from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2017
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The Crooked Man Is Coming – Film Greenlit By New Line Cinema

“There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse, And they all lived together in a little crooked house.” As a kid you may have heard the nursery rhyme about the Crooked Man. The rhyme was made frightening in The Conjuring 2 when the entity came to life. The fact that the Crooked Man was NOT CG is even more incredible (you can find out more here). Javier Botet’s portrayal of the long-limbed entity, with a grin made of pointed teeth, was absolutely terrifying. Back in May we reported that the latest spin-off of The Conjuring franchise, based on the Crooked Man, was in the works. Now, we can tell that the film has officially gotten the go-ahead for production to begin, THR says. New Line Cinema has tapped Mike Van Waes to pen the screenplay, based on James

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2017
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