How The Conjuring Became Horror’s Biggest Shared Universe

When The Conjuring first hit theaters, it revitalized the horror genre with its chilling story and terrifying atmosphere. Ed and Lorraine Warren's fictional debut was met with high praise, leading to the successful sequel, The Conjuring 2. But with success came a flood of spinoffs—from Annabelle to The Nun—turning The Conjuring into a full-fledged horror cinematic universe. Which begs the question: Do we really need a Conjuring Cinematic Universe?