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Pretty Good

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

I LOVE this movie the only reason its rated R is because of how scary it is, the first time I watched this i had to hold on to my bed to keep myself from jumping.I HIGHLY recommended this

James Wan and his colleagues staff managed to make this movie unique among other horror movie. I believe if any member in this movie could be replaced then it would get different degree of excitement from audience (possibly less than what this movie got!). It is expected paranormal based story but done with unique style, there wasn't a rely on sex, gore, and long unnecessary dialogues to (fill-up!!) the movie but it is a pure build-up and into the point sequence of events. There are two paranormal investigators in 1970's who help a family with their haunted house.. very easy and expected plot but yet enjoyable to watch.. why is that?... is it the pacing, is it the suspense, or is it camera handling, or other factors.. maybe all of them!!.. I have to say the ending came little off for me, so that might affected the rating!!This movie deserves watching for horror fans and extremely suggested for non-horror fans who want to be introduced properly to the genre!

James Wan successfully made a compelling demonic possession film loosely based on true accounts. Written by Chad Hayes, the technical detail here is praiseworthy and the acting all around is convincing and competent.There are so many layers here to peel. Firstly is the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren - played with great prowess by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, are the paranormal investigators finds as well as debunks activities of the unknown. Chad Hayes was very clever in including moments were the Warrens are skeptical and actively try to find more rational explanations of things going bump in the night, which gives credence to the what happens to the Porren family in the story. The Porrens are the family being haunted; I won't say by since part of the fun is to discover the motivation behind the possession. Special commendation must be given to Lili Taylor for her performance as you'll discover in the end, while Ron Livingstone is believable as the bewildered father. However, the star of the show is definitely, James Wan; whose direction, clever use of light and shadow, silence and sound as well as tight camera angles, gives you a thoroughly psychologically eerie atmosphere that keeps you in a state of suspense for most of the film. This is old school horror film with refined technical finesse. If I had any criticism of the film, it's the demon that is doing the haunting, could have been more sinister, such as devil in The Exorcist (1973). A really good ghost story. Recommended.

I don't even want to write a review about this. Its just too good. I have no criticisms at all! This movie is scary, thrilling, jumpy and just all round amazing. This movie should be on your bucket list. It is a must watch! James Wans Best!!