The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It was inspired by David Fincher’s Seven, revealed Michael Chaves, the movie's director. The period horror film, starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, is terrifying audiences in theatres. It comes on the heels of The Curse of La Llorona and Annabelle Comes Home, 2019 spin-offs that kept fans of the Conjuring Universe satisfied before the pandemic shuttered theatres.
The horror franchise began with The Conjuring (2013) and was later followed by The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Case (2016). In this third installment in the series, Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate the sensational “Devil Made Me Do It” case. This was the first known instance in U.S. history where the defense sought to prove innocence based on demonic possession. This marks a different direction for the franchise, which will move away from its typical haunted house genre to a combination of supernatural horror and investigative thriller.
In an interview with Total Film, Michael Chaves revealed the new film was inspired by Fincher's Seven. Chaves says he's a fan of Fincher's movie and was excited to try something "along those lines" with The Conjuring franchise. You can read his full comment below:
Up until now, these movies have existed inside a certain type of framework. Seven is one of our favorites, and we were excited by the challenge of doing something along those lines. Something surrounding an investigation – within the series, while still using all that supernatural terminology and language.
David Fincher’s 1995 thriller features a serial killer murdering people according to the seven deadly sins. It starred Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as the two detectives tasked with apprehending the criminal. The film was praised for its distinctive visual style, neo-noir tone, and subversive themes. The end of the investigation marked one of the most stomach-churning twists in film history, with fans still quoting “what’s in the box?” to this day. Seven has inspired many films, including the torture-horror Saw franchise, which recently released the installment Spiral.
Fans of The Conjuring and Seven will be looking forward to Fincher’s influence in The Devil Made Me Do It. As The Conjuring universe expands with future spin-offs, including the rumored The Crooked Man, it’s a wise move to introduce new genres and styles. The detective formula in Seven is an excellent template for Ed and Lorraine, who already approach their cases in an investigative manner. However, those who come to The Conjuring looking for supernatural thrills should fear not - reviews indicate the film is still filled with demonic scares and haunting possessions.
Source: Total Film [via Digital Spy]
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