Easily Among The Top 50 Horror Movies Of All Time

Rating: 9/10 (4 August 2013)

Reviewed by: Dare Devil Kid (DDK) Rating: 4.1/5 stars
James Wan ("Saw", "Insidious"), has carved out yet another horror masterpiece. "The Conjuring" is psychologically disturbing and also scary as hell. Mr. Wan delectably creates palpable tension and a nerve- wracking atmosphere by smartly playing around with camera angles and lights - laudable qualities that he's already exhibited in his previous efforts.
But there are also plenty of jump-scare moments, without the Director resorting to any cheap thrills or mundane horror clichés. The plot though not novel, is based on a true story and is executed with gusto and freshness. Among the performances, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, and Lili Taylor truly stand out.
The penultimate scene and the epic climax - again to the Director's credit - are among the best ever in horror movie history - and that's really something considering the plethora of classics "The Conjuring" is stacked against. Mr. James Wan - please take a bow once again. You Sir, shall definitely cement your position one day among the likes of Wes Craven, Dario Argento, Frank Darabont, and other masters of horror films.