10 Most Popular Movies about Ed and Lorraine Warren

10 Most Popular Movies about Ed and Lorraine Warren

Ed and Lorraine Warren are remembered as one of the most extraordinary couples in history who inspired many generations with their paranormal investigation cases that have been recreated in the movies today. Ed met Lorraine, a self-proclaimed psychic, after serving in the United States Navy during the Second World War. The couples used their real-life experiences and investigation to delve into the world of supernatural powers. Their fearless approach to life and a series of encounters with life-threatening situations inspired modern-day film productions that have created several horror movies.

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For many years, Ed and Lorraine Warren were involved in thrilling cases that inspired movies such as The Conjuring that will put you on the edge of your seat. While many people might have forgotten these legends, a look at horror movies reminds us about their enormous contribution to the real world as well as to the entertainment industry. Read on to learn some of the movies that were inspired by the couple who dedicated their lives to understanding the world that many people fear. The couple’s fearlessness blended with faith and religion was the fuel that pushed them to seek answers to unexplained questions in the paranormal world.

These are the best movies about Ed and Lorraine Warren:

1. The Conjuring (2013)

The 2013 film The Conjuring is one of the best movies to tell the story of the investigation cases reported by Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film revolves around a Perron family who moved to a farmhouse in Rhode Island with the hope of starting over a new life. The film is set in 1971, a period when one would have plenty of land for farming and stay peacefully away from the urban disturbance. However, the family would begin to experience something far from peace. Sudden paranormal events begin to disrupt their daily routine which eventually threatens their lives. The family turns to Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson) for help. The film received global recognition and opened an avenue for a franchise that has grown very fast. The Conjuring was also one of the last films that Lorraine Warren contributed directly to before her death six years later.

2. The Haunted (1991)

The ghost-fighting couple in the film The Haunted introduced the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren to the cinema world. The movie is about the Smurl family who are haunted and terrorized by evil spirits and demons who would not go away. Stephen Markle and Diane Baker are the couples representing the Warrens in the film. The couple are involved in months of investigation, and ghost fighting before finally managing to contain the spirits and setting the Smurl family free. The Haunted was recognized across the entertainment industry as Sally Kirkland, playing Janet Smurl was nominated for the Golden Globe Award.

3. The Nun (2018)

The Nun is a film that was set in the 1950s and follows the story of a Roman Catholic priest called Father Burke and a sister Irene who are determined to defeat the terror that this demon brings to them. The two are sent to investigate the case of a nun who committed suicide in one of the Romanian abbeys. Upon arrival, they discover that the nurse died due to being possessed by an evil spirit called Valak, and the place is haunted. Although the Warrens take a minor role, their appearance at the end of the film shows the continuation of their investigation stories linking The Nun to the rest of the films produced based on their investigations.

4. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

Annabelle Comes Home is another of the Conjuring Universe films that evoke terror and fear on the silver screen. The film follows one of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s investigations that almost cost them their whole family. While the warrens are out on a case, they leave behind their daughter Judy, her babysitter Mary Ellen, and her friend Daniela. Annabelle, the doll is locked inside a glass case which is unlocked by the curious Daniela. The girls have the hard task of confronting the released spirits to save themselves before their parents come back home. The film has been on the top of the list as one of the best horror movies based on a true story.

5. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

The 2021 film is another of The Conjuring Universe’s films inspired by Ed and Lorraine Warren’s investigations. Here, they investigate a man called Arne Cheyenne Johnson who committed first-degree murder under and alleged possession of the evil spirit. The Warrens find out that the evil spirit they chased from a young boy found a host in Arne forcing him into violent acts including killing his landlord. The film links the use of supernatural power to bring justice to people who murder under the influence of the devil.

6. The Conjuring 2 (2016)

After the first horror film in The Conjuring, the Warrens are brought back into action in the 2016 film The Conjuring 2. Unlike the first film based in the United States of America, this time the Warrens are going to London where they investigate a paranormal case in a church. The movie follows the story of the Hodgson family in London. The family becomes captives to a violent spirit who takes one of their children. The spirit demands that the family leave the house if they want to have their child back. Fortunately, the Hodgsons turn to the church for help where they meet the Warrens. Ed and Lorraine need to determine whether or not the house is haunted before proceeding with the investigation. The film is also based on a true story of an investigation that Ed and Lorraine Warren recorded.

7. The Amityville Horror (1979)

The film The Amityville Horror is the first of the many films produced based on the investigating stories by Ed and Lorraine Warren on haunting houses. The film follows the Lutzes family in Amityville in the United States of America. In the movie, the young family moves into a big house and they are excited about their new adventure. However, their ambitious plans are cut short when they begin going through paranormal experiences in the house. Strange voices and intense feeling of a dark and evil presence fills the house as the family tries to escape. The film was a huge hit when it was released despite receiving negative reviews in subsequent years.

8. The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

The Campbell family in Connecticut is at the center of this film as they are on the journey to help their son battle cancer. They move to a house in the city, and close to the medical facility where they are treating their son. However, the events that followed made them regret their decision to stay in the place. They begin seeing visions, hearing voices, and unexplainable events in the house. Upon looking into the history of the place, the family finds out that the house was a mortuary at some point and therefore is haunted by ghosts of the dead people who were once corpses in the place. Ed and Lorraine Warren had contacted an investigation in the place and once again are at the center of the production.

9. Annabelle (2014)

Annabelle’s film in 2014 was the first of the Annabelle franchise that revolves around the investigative stories by Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film revolves around a young couple, John and Mia who are about to have their first baby. John gifts Mia an old doll which turns out to be a target for Satanists. Their home is invaded by evil spirits until they figure out the source of the problem doll called Annabelle. They would never have known except for the help of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

10. The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

A young Los Angeles woman called Anna Tate Garcia is on a case involving a mother and her two sons who are constantly attacked by evil spirits. Anna is determined to save the family from the torment and constant attacks as she finds herself entangled with the paranormal. Although Ed and Lorraine Warren are not in the film, the plot is based on the cases they had investigated during their time.

Ed and Lorraine Warren have been essential in the film industry inspiring filmmakers to venture into horror movies. This genre of movies has become one of the favorites in the twenty-first century capturing the attention of many people around the world. What makes the movies more interesting is that they are based on true stories that were uncovered by the Warrens during their time as paranormal investigators. Therefore every time you watch a spine-tingling film, remember the couple that contributed to the genre by visiting haunted houses and confronting spirits. Their blend of faith and fearlessness powered them to go beyond what ordinary people would dare. Their stories would continue to terrify, and captivate viewers across the world as they wonder about the mysteries of the unexplained supernatural happenings in the world. Whether one is watching the terrifying story of Annabel, a doll who became a menace, or The Conjuring, the viewers are baffled by the creativity in the movies that leave them at the edge of their seats. Ed and Lorraine Warren will be remembered for as long as horror movies exist.