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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is a 2021 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves, with a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick from a story by Johnson-McGoldrick and James Wan. The film serves as a sequel to The Conjuring (2013) and The Conjuring 2 (2016), and as the seventh installment in The Conjuring Universe. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren, with Ruairi O'Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Julian Hilliard also starring. Wan and Peter Safran return to produce the film, which is based on the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, a murder trial that took place in 1981 Connecticut, in addition to The Devil in Connecticut, a book about the trial written by Gerald Brittle. Initial development for a third Conjuring film began in 2016, though Wan stated that he would not be directing another film in the series due to scheduling conflicts with other projects. Safran confirmed that the next film would not be a haunted house film. By June 2017, it was officially announced that a third installment was in development, with David Leslie Johnson hired to write the screenplay. Michael Chaves was announced as the film's director, after previously directing The Curse of La Llorona (2019). Filming took place in Georgia in summer 2019. Originally slated for a September 2020 release, the film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It was released by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema in the United States on June 4, 2021, where it also had a simultaneous month-long release on the HBO Max streaming service. The film grossed $206 million against a budget of $39 million and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Wilson and Farmiga, but criticized the screenplay and noted it to be weaker than the previous installments. A sequel, The Conjuring: Last Rites, is in development. Plot In 1981, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren document the exorcism of 8-year-old David Glatzel, attended by his family, his sister Debbie, her boyfriend Arne Johnson, and Father Gordon in Brookfield, Connecticut. In an attempt to save the little boy, Arne invites the demon to enter his body instead of David's. Ed witnesses the demon enter Arne just as he suffers a heart attack. The following month, Ed wakes up at the hospital and reveals to Lorraine that he witnessed the demon enter Arne. After feeling unwell, Arne murders his landlord by stabbing him 22 times. With the support of the Warrens, his case becomes the first American murder trial where demonic possession is claimed as a defense. The Warrens discover a satanic curse passed on through a witch's totem and meet with Kastner, a former priest who had dealt with the Disciples of the Ram cult. He tells them that an occultist had intentionally left the totem, resulting in the creation of a curse on the Glatzels, causing David's possession. The Warrens travel to Danvers, Massachusetts to investigate the death of Katie Lincoln, who was also stabbed 22 times. Detectives had found a totem at the home of Katie's friend Jessica, who is missing. Lorraine initiates a vision and discovers that Jessica had stabbed Katie while possessed before jumping to her death, which allows detectives to recover Jessica's body. In another vision, she witnesses the occultist attempting to make Arne kill himself but stops her. Drew reveals that a book of Stregherian witchcraft states that for the curse to be lifted, the occultist's altar must be destroyed. Ed is affected by the curse when a totem is discovered in flowers delivered to the Warren's house, but is stopped by Drew. Kastner sadly reveals that he'd secretly raised a daughter, Isla, in violation of the requirement of clerical celibacy in the Catholic Church. As he researched the occult, Isla grew fascinated by it and became the occultist. He leads Lorraine into the tunnels underneath the house, where her altar is but Isla kills her father. Ed is briefly bewitched by Isla and attempts to kill Lorraine, but she reminds him of their love. Ed regains his senses and destroys the altar, saving himself, Lorraine and Arne, who had also been about to die. Isla is killed by the demon she'd summoned after failing to complete the curse. Ed places the cup from the altar in the Warrens' artifact room, along with the Valak painting and the Annabelle doll. Arne is convicted of manslaughter and serves a sentence of five years, marrying Debbie while in prison. Cast Production Development In 2016, regarding further potential sequels, James Wan stated, "There could be many more [Conjuring] movies because the Warrens have so many stories." Screenwriters Chad and Carey W. Hayes also expressed interest in working on a story for another sequel. However, Wan stated that he may be unable to direct the film due to his commitments to other projects. He told Collider, "Assuming we are lucky enough to have a third chapter, there are other filmmakers that I would love to sort of continue on the Conjuring world, if we are lucky enough". Wan also noted that, if a third film were to be made, it would ideally take place in the 1980s. Wan later stated that the sequel could include lycanthropy, "Maybe we can go and do it like a classic American Werewolf in London style. [...] The Warrens set against the backdrop of The Hound of Baskerville". In May 2017, Safran said it would be unlikely that a third installment would be a "haunted house" film.In June 2017, it was announced a third installment was in development, with The Conjuring 2 co-writer David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick hired to write the screenplay. In August 2017, Wan told Entertainment Weekly that the filmmakers have "been working hard on The Conjuring 3 ", and that "we're in the midst of working on the script, and still hashing [it] out. We want to make sure that the script is in a really good place. With how much people have loved the first two [Conjuring films], I don't want to rush in to the third one if possible." By September of the following year, producer Peter Safran stated that the script was near completion and that production would begin sometime during 2019. In May 2019, it was revealed that James Wan co-wrote the story with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Pre-production In October 2018, it was announced that The Conjuring 3 would not be directed by Wan, but instead would be directed by The Curse of La Llorona director Michael Chaves. Wan stated that he was impressed while working with him on The Curse of La Llorona. In December 2018, Wan confirmed the film's plot details. Wan spoke with Bloody Disgusting, saying, "I think it's the first time in America's history where the defendant used possessions as a reason, as an excuse." In October 2019, Joseph Bishara—who composed the scores for The Conjuring, Annabelle, The Conjuring 2, The Curse of La Llorona and Annabelle Comes Home—was confirmed to be r.... Discover the Katie Ashley popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Katie Ashley books.

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  • Truly, Madly, Deeply synopsis, comments

    Truly, Madly, Deeply

    Karen Kingsbury

    INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLERIn love for the first time, a son’s decisions about the future divides his family in this fearless and thoughtprovoking novel from the #1 New York T...

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    A Spring Affair

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a stunning novel that will warm your heart‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made availa...

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    White Wedding

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestselling author‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie JohnsonIt's the da...

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    After the Rain

    Jo Watson

    From the author of the 100,000+ copyselling romcom, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson!'Jo Watson's writing puts you in a better mood. Brilliant' Goodreads rev...

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    A Distant Shore

    Karen Kingsbury

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author and “inspirational fiction superstar” (Publishers Weekly) presents this high stakes love story of danger, passion, and faith.She was a chil...

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    The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

    Jenni Keer

    'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5 reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing...

  • Love Story synopsis, comments

    Love Story

    Karen Kingsbury

    The instant New York Times bestseller featuring everyone’s favorite familythe Baxtersin a deeply emotional novel “faithful fans will no doubt relish” (Publishers Weekly). When John...

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    To the Moon and Back

    Karen Kingsbury

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a “heart tugging and emotional” story in the Baxter Family collection that will “touch readers deeply” (RT Book Revi...

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    The Baxters Take One

    Karen Kingsbury

    Could they change the worldbefore the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a drea...

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    Someone Like You

    Karen Kingsbury

    Soon to be a major motion picture starring Sarah Fisher!Science raises questions only hope and faith can answer in this instant New York Times bestselling “tale of forgiveness and ...

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    Seven For A Secret

    Judy Astley

    If you like Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley, you will love this brilliantly funny romantic comedy buzzing with speculation and scandal from bestselling author Judy As...

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    Call Me Maybe

    Cara Bastone

    'Cara Bastone is one of the most talented writers in the romance genre today. With her signature blend of heart, humor, and honesty, Cara's books remind you that the best stories b...

  • One Kind Man synopsis, comments

    One Kind Man

    Anna Jacobs

    Just one man can make all the difference . . .1931, Lancashire:When Finn Carlisle loses his wife and unborn child, he spends a few years travelling to keep the sad memories at bay....

  • It Must Have Been the Mistletoe synopsis, comments

    It Must Have Been the Mistletoe

    Judy Astley

    Let muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley gift you an unmissable, hilarious and heartwarming read this Christmas. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Trisha Ashley, Jenny Colg...

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    In This Moment

    Karen Kingsbury

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    Other Women

    Cathy Kelly

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    The Pursuit

    Krista Ashe & Katie Ashley

    Two things in life have always come easy to me: winning medals in competitive swimming and hooking up with beautiful women. Riding high from an Olympic victory, I was heading back ...

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    Excess Baggage

    Judy Astley

    Let bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this insightful, uplifting and hilarious novel where a family holiday turns into more of a torment than a treat... Perfect fo...

  • The Teashop on the Corner synopsis, comments

    The Teashop on the Corner

    Milly Johnson

    The magical and feelgood novel from the Sunday Times bestseller‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NH...

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    The Car Share

    Zoe Brisby

    'I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' Amazon reviewer 'Outrageously funny!' Amazon reviewer 'Extremely touching' Amazon reviewer 'An absolute delight' Netgalley reviewerThe PERFECT C...

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    One Secret Summer

    Lesley Lokko

    'Very exciting from start to finish. It's wellwritten, engaging and fastpaced, with a plot you'll be gripped by. ... I couldn't put it down' DAILY MAILIn the perfect family, there'...

  • A Summer Fling synopsis, comments

    A Summer Fling

    Milly Johnson

    A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author  ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available ...

  • A Pennyworth of Sunshine synopsis, comments

    A Pennyworth of Sunshine

    Anna Jacobs

    Love can cross oceans . . .Keara Michaels doesn't want to leave her family in Ireland, but fate sends her first to Lancashire, then across the sea to Australia, pregnant and pennil...

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    Sunshine Over Wildflower Cottage

    Milly Johnson

    The perfect escapist read from the Sunday Times bestselling author‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’...

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    The Christmas Promise

    Sue Moorcroft

    ‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’ Katie FfordeCountdown to Christmas with your new musthave author, as you step into the wonderful world of Ava Bliss. Perfect for fans of Tris...

  • Just Once synopsis, comments

    Just Once

    Karen Kingsbury

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author “known for her deeply heartfelt novels” (Woman’s World) writes a sweeping World War II love story about a young woman torn between two brot...

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    An Autumn Crush

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestselling author‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie JohnsonFour friend...

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    Sunshine at the Comfort Food Cafe

    Debbie Johnson

    Come to the Comfort Food Café this spring for sunshine, smiles and plenty of truly scrumptious lemon drizzle cake.‘As cosy as a buttered crumpet’ Sunday Times bestseller Milly John...

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    Celebrations at the Chateau

    Jo Thomas

    'So good I could almost taste it. Magnifique!' Milly Johnson'Fun, food, love and France, what more can anyone want?' Katie FfordeAn enchanting French chateau and a handsome town ma...

  • A Merry Mistletoe Wedding synopsis, comments

    A Merry Mistletoe Wedding

    Judy Astley

    With unforgettable characters, charming romance and lots of laughter, A Merry Mistletoe Wedding is a gorgeous Christmas read from muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley. Perf...

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    Love to Hate You

    Jo Watson

    'I've laughed out loud far too many times, until my sides hurt. A definite must read for fans of a cute romcom!!' Goodreads reviewer The new ebook bestseller from the author of Alm...

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    Sweet Talk

    Cara Bastone

    'Cara Bastone is one of the most talented writers in the romance genre today. With her signature blend of heart, humor, and honesty, Cara's books remind you that the best stories b...

  • When We Were Young synopsis, comments

    When We Were Young

    Karen Kingsbury

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a classic story about second chances, featuring the beloved Baxter family and a young father who finds his whole wor...

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    The Great Ex-Scape

    Jo Watson

    From the author of the 100,000+ copyselling romcom, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson!'If you want a book that is TRULY "laugh out loud" start here' Goodreads...

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    Forgiving Paris

    Karen Kingsbury

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author of lifechanging fiction brings her signature “emotional, hearttugging” (Woman’s World) prose to this wise and worldly novel of forgiveness ...

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    Here Come the Girls

    Milly Johnson

    A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available o...

  • The Birds and the Bees synopsis, comments

    The Birds and the Bees

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a warm, tender and utterly hilarious story about love and betrayal ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson boo...

  • The Baxters Take Two synopsis, comments

    The Baxters Take Two

    Karen Kingsbury

    Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison have completed their first feature film, and Hollywood is buzzing with the news. In the wake of that excitement, the producers acquire right...

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    Two Weeks

    Karen Kingsbury

    AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a heartwrenching and redemptive story about a couple desperately waiting to brin...

  • The Sweetest Thing synopsis, comments

    The Sweetest Thing

    Cathy Woodman

    The third novel in Cathy Woodman's hugely popular Talyton St George series.Each book in the Talyton St George series can be read as a standalone novel, but when Cathy first had the...

  • A Winter Flame synopsis, comments

    A Winter Flame

    Milly Johnson

    A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available o...

  • The Yorkshire Pudding Club synopsis, comments

    The Yorkshire Pudding Club

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a heartwarming and uplifting story of how three women find themselves empowered by unexpected pregnancies'Every time you discover a...

  • The Perfectly Imperfect Woman synopsis, comments

    The Perfectly Imperfect Woman

    Milly Johnson

    From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a novel of family, secrets, love and redemption … and broken hearts mended and made all the stronger for it‘...

  • Down Weavers Lane synopsis, comments

    Down Weavers Lane

    Anna Jacobs

    'Best period book I have EVER read! 5star reader review'Emmy Carter's mother is a prostitute and her life has made Emmy determined to avoid the same fate. But Emmy is beautiful, ...

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    Everything is Fine

    Gillian Harvey

    'Just the escapism we need right now' EVENING STANDARD'Hilarious and relatable' WOMAN'A perfect weekend read' GRAZIAJessica Bradley has it all: the perfect boyfriend; influential h...

  • Calico Road synopsis, comments

    Calico Road

    Anna Jacobs

    'This is one of the best books I've ever read' 5star reader reviewCalico Road runs through a tiny Lancashire hamlet up on the edge of the moors, miles from anywhere. Its folk are ...