Classic Horror Redefined

Rating: 8/10 (14 August 2013)

One of the best horror movies I've seen in recent times, this one has all the elements to make it a cult classic.
Synopsis: A family terrorized by a supernatural entity asks a famous demonologist couple for help. On further inspection, the couple finds that the trouble is bigger than they initially imagined.
What sets this movie apart from similar movies in the recent past is its direction and execution. While most horror movies today focus on CGIs, and gore that tests one's limits, this one focused on building the mood and keeping the tension. Never have I seen a simple thing such a clap, scare the hell out of me. With Perfect timing, even the simplest of things can instill fear and tension.
I've seen few of James Wan's works in the past. Leaving Death Sentence (not bad, but not good either), almost all the movies were exceptionally good. After Dead Silence, Wan struck all the right notes with Insidious. And he takes it up a notch with The Conjuring. You can think of Conjuring as Insidious minus all the CGI.
I've heard several negative reviews that the plot and setting were very clichéd. Well, I'd like these persons to make a movie about a haunted house that is NOT clichéd. These things are bound to be repetitive. The real magic lies in the execution. From the director to child actors, everyone have done an awesome job. The child actors in particular were awesome.
If you are planning to watch the movie, understand that the movie is not meant for cheap thrills or creep show. Instead, it creates a dark mood against a vintage setting with plenty to relish.