Glad I watched this!

Rating: 8/10 (24 August 2015)

This was a treat.
A real classic of the haunted house/demonic possession genres. It has been said that it compares to "The Exorcist" and "The Amityville Horror", which is not far off. For me, "The Conjuring" lacked some of the poignancy and depth of "The Exorcist", but for all that, it never descended into self-parody.
Not excessively gory, your nerves are nonetheless on edge throughout, as early as 15 minutes into the film. Solid performances all round, good pacing, some nice cinematography, and a horribly effective soundtrack all help to deliver the goods. To be watched alone in a dark house!