The Conjuring (2013)

James Wan has delivered yet another phenomenal achievement with The Conjuring. He has come a long way since his debut feature Saw which was released in 2004. James Wan strength lies in the fact that he can craft a truly intense and creepy ghost tale, which is what we have here. Everything about the film is grand in scope. The plot is well constructed and the film boasts a powerful and tense atmosphere that will chill and terrify you. This is horror the way it's supposed to be. The cast do a fine job in their parts and the direction is superb. The film takes its time to build up the tension; therefore it's more harrowing, because you don't know when the scares will start. Everything you have in the film is unpredictable and is a harrowing intense and unforgettable film that is one of the finest examples of real terror that I have seen in a long time. The Conjuring is terrifying from start to finish and it is a film that will stay with you long after you've seen it. This is a fine picture that is the best genre film since The Cabin in the Woods. If you want something truly disturbing, then give this film a shot. James Wan has directed one of the finest films of his career, and he is quickly becoming one of modern horrors finest filmmakers. This is a superbly well executed picture that will delight die hard horror fans and give you a few sleepless nights. The Conjuring represents a bright future for the genre, where nowadays, it's mostly remakes and films that rely on clichés to create terror. This on the other hand is a smart horror will with a well written script, great cast and directing from a director who clearly understands how the horror formula works.