The Conjuring (9/10)

Rating: 9/10 (25 June 2016)

The quality of mainstream possession or ghost movie has been so watered down as of late its hard to have hope in this sub-genre. However, there is an exception and it comes to us by nobody other than James Wan who keeps pumping out phenomenal films. The Conjuring is undoubtedly a modern day classic that is closest in likeness to The Exorcist. While the feeling of The Exorcist is present, the writing and horrific scenes are completely different. The Conjuring uses techniques what are known nowadays as jump scares but these are successfully placed and truly scary. The pace is mixed up beautifully with well delivered character dialogue and intense chaotic scenes, which at times is completely off the charts. Check out The Conjuring if you haven't already, very much worth a purchase to a DVD collection.