---
title: "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-conjuring-the-devil-made-me-do-it-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 423108
imdb_id: "tt7069210"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 6606
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-conjuring-the-devil-made-me-do-it-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is a 2021 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves. The screenplay for the production was written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. The film, which is classified under the horror, mystery, and thriller genres, features a runtime of one hour and fifty-one minutes. The story follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they encounter one of the most sensational cases from their professional files. The plot centers on the fight for the soul of a young boy, which leads the investigators into territory they have never experienced before. This case is notable for marking the first time in United States history that a murder suspect claimed demonic possession as a legal defense. The film was released in the United States on June 4, 2021, and received an R rating. The production includes a scene involving a waterbed. The film is also known as The Conjuring 3 and has been made available for home viewing on platforms such as Blu-ray.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren face a murder trial involving a claim of demonic possession."

### Why Watch
- based on a real case file
- explores a unique legal defense

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense supernatural themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense supernatural themes and sequences involving demonic possession.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, tense, investigative, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Chaves
- **Networks / Studios**: New Line Cinema, The Safran Company, Atomic Monster

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vera Farmiga** as *Lorraine Warren*
- **Patrick Wilson** as *Ed Warren*
- **Sterling Jerins** as *Judy Warren*
- **Sarah Catherine Hook** as *Debbie Glatzel*
- **Ruairí O'Connor** as *Arne Cheyne Johnson*
- **Julian Hilliard** as *David Glatzel*
- **Charlene Amoia** as *Judy Glatzel*
- **John Noble** as *Father Kastner*
- **Eugenie Bondurant** as *The Occultist*
- **Shannon Kook** as *Drew Thomas*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a true story?
The film is based on the files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
A murder suspect claims demonic possession as a legal defense for the first time in U.S. history.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story centers on paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

### Q: What is the setting?
The narrative follows a sensational case that takes the investigators beyond anything they had seen before.

### Q: Does the film involve a murder mystery?
Yes, the plot involves a murder suspect and a legal defense involving demonic possession.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/423108)
- [The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conjuring:_The_Devil_Made_Me_Do_It)
- ['the Conjuring: the Devil Made Me Do It' Director on Waterbed Sc…](https://www.businessinsider.com/conjuring-the-devil-made-me-do-it-waterbed-scene-2021-5)
- [The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, The Conjuring 3 (2021) |…](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/33158)
- [The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (Film, 2021) - MovieMeter…](https://www.moviemeter.nl/film/1134011)
- [The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It [Blu-ray] [2021] [Region …](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B095Q5ZV6Y)

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