Conjuring, The

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Synopsis

Horror/Thriller. A family moves to an isolated house and begins to experience strange phenomena; they enlist the help of a team of paranormal researchers (Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson) to explain their experiences.

Content elements

• Infrequent use of scatological slang and mild cursing
• Frequent portrayals of hand-to-hand and weapons violence in a context of fear, many involving children – some blood, little detail
• Frequent nightmarish imagery, portrayals of corpses, and unexplained aural and visual phenomena – some blood and detail

Thematic elements

• The possibility of supernatural events
• The bonds of family
• Determination and sacrifice

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for genre violence, disturbing imagery, and frightening scenes

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