Creepy

Rating: 8/10 (31 July 2013)

The Conjuring has non-stop, genuinely creepy moments. My skin was crawling regularly during this movie. Twenty minutes into it, I was wondering if seeing the movie at night was a mistake. Yes, it was that creepy. Add to that, the fact that the movie is based on a a true story. The Conjuring was reminiscent of The Amityville Horror (the 70s version)only scarier.
The movie is set in 1971. The wardrobe and autos were true to the period and elicited fond memories of the time and a chuckle or two (the plaid, double-knit tie). The adult cast all did admirable work and the five daughters were adorable.
The movie has little gore but excels in low-key creepiness. Don't take the kids unless you want to be up all night with traumatized kiddos.