The Conjuring (2013)

Based on the real-life case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring follows a family tormented by a demonic presence in their farmhouse. Directed by James Wan and starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, it revived the haunted-house genre with style, tension, and heart. The film’s success launched an entire cinematic universe of spin-offs and sequels.