Don't believe the hype...

Rating: 7/10 (18 July 2013)

This film is not "one of the scariest movies of the decade", however, it did a fine job of introducing Ed and Lorraine Warren to the big screen while detailing some facets of their life's work when dealing with the supernatural realm. Had good moments of levity and warm-hearted feelings as you actually cared for the Perron Family and everyone involved. Marketing always uses the term "scariest film ever made" or "scariest film of the year" and yet again, advertising has made this film bigger than it really is. It is no "Exorcist" and it is no "Shining". The film did move at a good pace, but you never really get those "goosebumps" and the scares are not long lasting. Common television can deliver better chills with "My Ghost Story" or "Celebrity Ghost Stories". I should've went to the matinée because it is definitely not worth full price.