Conjuring Curse

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one of the most sensational cases of their lives. A terrifying struggle for the soul of a young boy rapidly escalates, taking them beyond anything they've ever encountered before. It marks the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of Wilson and Farmiga, and the ambition of its story. However, many critics found the plot to be convoluted and less frightening than previous installments in the franchise, with some noting a departure from the typical haunted house formula.

• While featuring strong performances from its leads, the film struggles with an overstuffed plot and a less potent sense of dread.

• It deviates from the established formula, attempting a more procedural mystery that doesn't always land as effectively as its supernatural horror.

• Some found the real-life court case aspect intriguing, but others felt it diluted the scares.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be an entertaining horror flick, appreciating the return of Ed and Lorraine Warren. However, some viewers felt it was not as scary as earlier Conjuring films and that the story was a bit too complicated.

The film is based on the real-life trial of Arne Johnson, who claimed demonic possession as a defense for a murder charge in 1981, making it the first time such a defense was used in a US court.