The Conjuring Marks the Biggest Opening for an Original Horror Film
As suspected and predicted The Conjuring turned out to be a blast at the box office, New Line Cinema’s The Conjuring, from director James Wan, rode a wave of strong critical and audience acclaim to an extraordinary $41.9 million opening weekend at the domestic box office. Have you seen it yet? what are your views on the movie?
The film broke records for:
– The largest opening for an original horror film
– Warner Bros.’ largest 3-day opening for a horror film
– The largest opening for director James Wan, who created the “Saw” franchise.
In addition, The Conjuring earned an A- CinemaScore, one of only three horror movies in the last 10 years to earn such a high mark from moviegoers (with no horror movie ever receiving a higher grade).
Based on the true-life story, The Conjuring tells the tale of how world-renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most horrifying case of their lives.
Stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as the Warrens, and Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor as Roger and Carolyn Perron, residents of the house.
Joey King, Shanley Caswell, Hayley McFarland, Mackenzie Foy, and newcomer Kyla Deaver play the Perrons’ five daughters, and Sterling Jerins is the Warrens’ little girl, Judy. Rounding out the cast are Marion Guyot, Steve Coulter, Shannon Kook, and John Brotherton.
Watched it in the Theater and its SCARYYYYYY !! No wonder it did good on the Box office !