In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we turn our attention to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), the third entry in the core Conjuring franchise—and perhaps its most divisive. Departing from haunted house tropes and moving into courtroom drama territory, this installment dramatizes the real-life 1981 trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who claimed demonic possession as his defense for murder.
We examine the film’s shift in tone, its blend of true crime and supernatural horror, and whether that mix delivers the tension and terror fans expect. While Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga once again shine as Ed and Lorraine Warren, we ask: does the mystery keep us invested, or does the film lose momentum once it steps outside the haunted walls?
Join us as we discuss the highs, the lows, and whether The Devil Made Me Do It proves the franchise still has spiritual life—or is starting to feel a little… possessed by formula.
This week we are joined by friend of the show Sara of Paranormal in Pennsylvania fame.
Listen to Paranormal in Pennsylvania here:
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