As the paranormal activity in the Perron household intensifies, the Warrens gather evidence to support their case for an exorcism. The climax of the film centers around the Warrens’ attempt to rid the Perron family home of the malevolent spirit that has taken hold.
In a dramatic and intense sequence, the Warrens and a group of assistants perform an exorcism on Carolyn Perron (played by Lili Taylor), the mother of the family, who has become possessed by the spirit of a witch named Bathsheba Sherman. The exorcism takes place in the basement, where the supernatural events seem to originate.
As the exorcism unfolds, the Warrens face various challenges and encounters with the vengeful spirit. The tension builds as they attempt to break the curse and save Carolyn from the malevolent forces at play. The scenes are crafted to generate fear and suspense, with James Wan employing his signature style of horror filmmaking.
In the resolution, the exorcism is successful, and Carolyn is freed from the spirit’s possession. The Perron family is relieved, and the Warrens share a moment of closure with them. The film concludes with the Warrens returning home and placing the haunted artifact, a music box, in their room of cursed objects.
“The Conjuring” received critical acclaim for its effective scares, atmospheric tension, and strong performances, particularly from Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as Lorraine and Ed Warren. The film’s success led to the development of a shared cinematic universe known as “The Conjuring Universe,” featuring spin-off films and sequels exploring other cases investigated by the Warrens.