Claim: The Conjuring 2 was written by a man.

Chad Hayes -LRB- born April 21 , 1961 -RRB- is an American author , writer , and actor , and twin brother of Carey Hayes .   Chad Hayes was born in Portland , Oregon . Chad and his brother Carey have written several movies together , such as the 2005 remake of House of Wax and the planned remake of The Blob in 2011 . As a writer , he is also known for The Conjuring -LRB- 2013 -RRB- , and The Reaping -LRB- 2007 -RRB- . He and Carey , also starred in Doublemint gum commercials in their childhood . He has two children : Dylan and Hanna .