The True Story Behind 'The Conjuring' — And The Controversies Surrounding It

In 2013, James Wan's "The Conjuring" horrified viewers worldwide, spawning seven sequels and spinoffs that comprise their own movie universe. One of the selling points of the film, of course, was that it was "based on a true story." However, there has been some debate over how true that story is. Wan's film was based on the journals of controversial demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, but Andrea Perron, one of the girls who lived in the allegedly haunted home, has also written her own books about the experience. Perron has, on record, disagreed with the Warrens' version of events, but even with Perron's own account there are some major inconsistencies. Uncover the full story behind "The Conjuring" by listening to History Uncovered wherever you get your podcasts.