7 best horror movies to watch before The Conjuring 4 hits theatres on September 5th
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Horror movies to watch before 5th of September
The Conjuring: The Last Rites arrives on September 5. Before the Warrens return, revisit seven horror classics that echo its supernatural chills, gothic atmospheres, and unforgettable scares, perfect warm-ups for the franchise’s next terrifying chapter.
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The Conjuring Trilogy
From Perron family hauntings to the Enfield poltergeist, the trilogy showcases Ed and Lorraine Warren’s most terrifying cases. Each film balances gothic dread with heartfelt storytelling, laying the groundwork for Conjuring 4’s return.
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Insidious series
Another James Wan creation, Insidious explores astral projection and “The Further.” Its eerie atmosphere, creative jumpscares, and shadowy entities echo the same supernatural fear that defines The Conjuring’s success worldwide.
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The Exorcist (1973)
Often dubbed the scariest movie ever, The Exorcist brought demonic possession into mainstream cinema. Its groundbreaking effects, relentless dread, and shocking power influenced nearly every supernatural horror film that followed, including The Conjuring.
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Saw (2004)
James Wan’s Saw ditches ghosts for psychological terror but retains his signature intensity. Twisted traps, moral dilemmas, and shocking reveals cemented Wan as a horror visionary long before The Conjuring universe took shape.
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The Nun (2018)
A Conjuring spin-off, The Nun delves into Valak’s terrifying origins. With its Romanian abbey setting and gothic horror imagery, it expands the universe while offering crucial backstory before Conjuring 4.
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Dead Silence (2007)
This overlooked James Wan gem turns a ventriloquist’s doll into nightmare fuel. Gothic visuals, cursed folklore, and sinister silence make it a must-watch for fans of Wan’s trademark chilling style and sharing its universe with Saw movie series.
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The Shining (1980)
Kubrick’s masterpiece blends psychological terror with supernatural menace. Jack Nicholson’s iconic descent into madness and the Overlook Hotel’s ghostly presence make it one of horror cinema’s greatest works, and essential pre-Conjuring viewing.