Discrediting the Warren Couple: Experts Question Paranormal Claims in The Conjuring

Summary

Robins criticizes The Conjuring for how quickly the Warrens jump to the conclusion that a house is haunted by demons, despite other possible explanations.

The other films in The Conjuring Universe also stray from reality in their portrayal of paranormal events, opting instead to conform to the requirements of a broader cinematic universe at the cost of accuracy.

Despite its departure from reality, The Conjuring is widely recognized as one of the most terrifying films about demonic entities, with even Robins being a fan.

Paranormal specialist Danny Robins dissects the unrealistic approach taken by the Warrens when hunting for demons in The Conjuring. Inspired by the true story of the Perron haunting in Rhode Island, the film chronicles the investigations carried out by Ed and Lorraine Warren in the family's residence. The movie gained renown for initiating a collective horror film universe, with certain entries entirely fictionalized while others drew loose inspiration from actual occurrences.

Recently, Penguin Books UK unveiled a video featuring Robins evaluating the authenticity of supernatural incidents portrayed in movies, including The Conjuring.

Starting at 6:29 in his analysis, he criticizes the initial strength of the investigation but quickly ridicules the Warrens for hastily jumping to the conclusion that the house is haunted. Take a look at a few excerpts from Robins' commentary:

Why The Conjuring Universe Isn't Accurate To Real Life

There you go! Rather than jumping to conclusions, let's consider the viewpoint of Ed Warren who believes it could be demons. It's interesting how they approach the situation in a rational manner initially, exploring skeptical explanations. However, once inside the house, they quickly attribute the foul odor to demons. Within just a couple of minutes, they manage to convince the family that their home is infested with demonic spirits, which, in this case, seems to be the correct conclusion. It's intriguing to witness how they immediately associate the smell and the three knocks on the wall with demons. Perhaps it would be wise for them to consider alternative possibilities before jumping straight to the demonic explanation. For instance, the rotting smell could be due to a malfunctioning fridge, and the rhythmic knocks on the wall may be caused by mice with a fondness for music.

Robins proceeds to analyze a scene featuring the demon lifting one of the Perron children by their hair, highlighting the scene's lack of realism but acknowledging its suitability for a Hollywood production. In the end, he rates the film a 1/10 in terms of accuracy, aligning with the overall development of The Conjuring universe. While some of the movies draw inspiration from real-life paranormal experiences, alterations are made to ensure their integration into a broader cinematic universe.

The Annabelle doll, featured in the original movie, has her own trilogy within the franchise. However, these films deviate from the real-life doll to create thrilling entries in the universe. Similarly, The Nun 2 ties into The Conjuring but further adds to the lack of realism by presenting more thrilling and streamlined stories.

The Conjuring: Last Rites, the fourth film in the main series, is expected to continue the tradition of drawing inspiration from real Warren investigations to create fictional stories. Despite the lack of realism in the paranormal investigations depicted in The Conjuring, even Robins himself confesses that he finds pleasure in watching the film. Although it may not match the authenticity of the original stories, this movie is widely recognized as one of the most terrifying demonic films ever made.