The Conjuring
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Back in cinemas Oct 16 — 1 cinema in Indiana · 1 screenings at 1 cinema on our showtimes page
Where to watch: Streaming on Max (US, subject to change)
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How it scared people
The vibe
James Wan's haunted-farmhouse blockbuster rebuilt mainstream horror around craft: hide-and-clap, the wardrobe, the exorcism finale. The Warrens' cozy sincerity is the secret weapon — you believe them, so you believe the house.
The Conjuring (2013) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated R |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 112 minutes |
| Jump scares | 5/5 — among the scariest films on WhatScares |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | demonic possession; religious themes |
The Conjuring is rated R by the MPA. We score it 5/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 112 minutes. Not graphic, but it works hard for the jolt. Older teens and adults — less for what it shows than for how long it stays with you.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Conjuring?
- On our intensity scale, The Conjuring rates 10/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is among the scariest films on WhatScares.
- How gory is The Conjuring?
- The Conjuring rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is The Conjuring?
- The Conjuring runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
- What is The Conjuring rated?
- The Conjuring is rated R by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 10/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread — the R tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch The Conjuring (2013)?
- The Conjuring is back in cinemas from Oct 16 — 1 screening at 1 cinema on our showtimes page. As of our last update, The Conjuring is streaming on Max in the US (checked 2026-09-14). Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
