From there, each subsequent entry (and spinoff) has proven that the brainchild of Saw mastermind James Wan is one of Hollywood’s most intriguing and promising properties.
What The Conjuring franchise has managed to accomplish for the horror genre is nothing short of miraculous.
That said, things have become a bit more uncertain with the recent revelation that Wan likely will not return to helm The Conjuring 3 due to his commitments in the DCEU.
Despite the fact that horror tends to be a harder sell for mainstream audiences than other types of movies, the series has become incredibly profitable since its inception in 2013.