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The Conjuring

dazbdazb Posts: 3,247
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Just watched this last night on netflix scared the hell out of me, the scariest movie ive seen to date. If there is a scarier film then that then share your thoughts but i doubt it. :)

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    trevvytrev21trevvytrev21 Posts: 16,973
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    Annabelle, its spin-off, is quite a bit scarier IMO.
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    dazbdazb Posts: 3,247
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    Funny you should mention that trev the reason i watched the conjuring was because my brother mentioned he had watched it then he said that Annabelle was the prequel. Ive seen a few reviews for Annabelle and they look bad also why didnt James Wan direct it he was only a producer. Still i will look forward to it when i can view it.
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    RAZORBACKRAZORBACK Posts: 371
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    Loved 'The Conjuring', it was probably the best horror flick that was shown in cinemas last year. 'Annabelle' has it's moments but it isn't nearly as good or effective...
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    ironjadeironjade Posts: 10,010
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    If you've never, ever seen a horror movie then maybe it's ok but I turned it off after about 30 mins.
    Tedious, predictable and inspired by the witterings of a couple of charlatans.
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    dazbdazb Posts: 3,247
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    well ive seen countless horror films believe me and it was the best, if you wasnt scared of that then fair enough each to there own.
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    trevvytrev21trevvytrev21 Posts: 16,973
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    dazb wrote: »
    Funny you should mention that trev the reason i watched the conjuring was because my brother mentioned he had watched it then he said that Annabelle was the prequel. Ive seen a few reviews for Annabelle and they look bad also why didnt James Wan direct it he was only a producer. Still i will look forward to it when i can view it.

    It's TERRIBLY paced. It clocks in at something like 99 mins but it felt longer. The Conjuring is definitely a better film (that clapping scene with the mum - chills) but I just find possessed dolls terrifying. :D
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    JaccobabeJaccobabe Posts: 27,947
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    OMG just saw it last week in Korea. Was quite big there. It wasnt amazing tbh. Youve seen it all before...
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    dee123dee123 Posts: 46,268
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    Annabelle, its spin-off, is quite a bit crappier IMO.

    Fixed it :D:p
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,249
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    The Conjuring isn't on Netflix. You have to rent the DVD.
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    nathanpaynenathanpayne Posts: 234
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    Red John wrote: »
    The Conjuring isn't on Netflix. You have to rent the DVD.

    American netflix has it ;)
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,249
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    American netflix has it ;)

    I'm logged in to US Netflix right now and this is what I get when I search for The Conjuring: http://i.imgur.com/ykl55sX.png
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    dazbdazb Posts: 3,247
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    The conjuring is on sweden netflix which i signed up for with unblock-us. Scary part for me was where the girl jumped of the wardrobe but many scary moments all great stuff.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,249
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    dazb wrote: »
    The conjuring is on sweden netflix

    Nice one. Actually you don't need to sign up for the different countries, just one account is enough. I'm using Hola. Shame I can't get Hola on my console :(

    Off to watch it now.
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    ironjadeironjade Posts: 10,010
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    dazb wrote: »
    well ive seen countless horror films believe me and it was the best, if you wasnt scared of that then fair enough each to there own.

    Watch "The Haunting" from 1963, then decide what scares you.:)
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    dazbdazb Posts: 3,247
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    Is that on netflix
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,249
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    Just finished watching it. I'll give it a 7.5/10. Mostly predictable jump scares but it was well done.
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    Muttley76Muttley76 Posts: 97,888
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    I thought this was a very good film of it's kind. I think for me the key thing is the cast is very strong and the characters are fleshed out somewhat. It elevates it above a lot of horror films of this kind.
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    MrSuperMrSuper Posts: 18,543
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    Conjuring 2 is set for Summer 2016. James Wan will be returning to direct.
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    dodradedodrade Posts: 23,851
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    MrSuper wrote: »
    Conjuring 2 is set for Summer 2016. James Wan will be returning to direct.

    I thought it was next Halloween.
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    Vix77Vix77 Posts: 529
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    MrSuper wrote: »
    Conjuring 2 is set for Summer 2016. James Wan will be returning to direct.

    Can't wait for that :)
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    MinnimoMinnimo Posts: 5,741
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    Muttley76 wrote: »
    I thought this was a very good film of it's kind. I think for me the key thing is the cast is very strong and the characters are fleshed out somewhat. It elevates it above a lot of horror films of this kind.

    I agree with that. When films turn into sequels, it makes it better that you feel you know the characters and are revisiting them. There are few of its kind floating about at the moment which I like.
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    be more pacificbe more pacific Posts: 19,061
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    It's a decent enough film, but the "Based on a true story" claim really annoys me. I suppose "Based on unsubstantiated anecdotes" wouldn't look as good on the poster.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 53,142
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    oh i seen this in Tesco, so might get it for Halloween Lol
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    Johnny ClayJohnny Clay Posts: 5,328
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    Saw it last week.

    Handsome-looking, and it has its moments. But James Wan is too eager to deploy his overbearing crash-bang-creak sound design, often spoiling the atmosphere. The quieter scares are the better ones ('clap'). And for all the talk of more fleshed-out characters, it didn't have that much bearing on the narrative.

    Certainly a cut above most modern horror dreck, but there was perhaps a better film to be had here. 6/10
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    AlrightmateAlrightmate Posts: 73,120
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    I saw it for the first time a couple of days ago.

    I think it was a good film.
    It was very well made I thought. I think what makes this better than most of the films of this type is that it simply works as a good well made film where you care about the characters.
    I didn't feel like it was the usual box of tricks relying on jumpy moments alone, and that it stood by itself in its own right as a decent film with some depth, whether it was a horror film or not.
    I liked the idea of focusing on the two paranormal experts as protagonists.
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