Horror done right

Rating: 7/10 (24 July 2019)

The Conjuring has all the clichÃ©s you would expect from a modern horror movie, but surprisingly, is not atrocious.
This movie works because the history is not that dumb. The script plays it safe, hitting all the beats from an average hounted house film, but without the stupidity those movies come with.
The actors do a great job, none of them suck, Patrick Wilson being the standout for me. Maybe the child actors are weak in moments, but never in a really low level.
The cinematography is beautiful, as usual in James Wan movies. There are some very memorable shots here.
The blend of old school and modern horror really is interesting, there are not many jumpscares. Thank god.
I would go and say this may be the best James Wan movie (yes, better than Saw) and one of the most decent horror flicks in recent memory. Very recomended.