The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It Free

Okay, let's talk about something potentially controversial. Remember The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It? It was the one where Arne Cheyenne Johnson blamed demonic possession for murder.

Did anyone else find it...underwhelming? I know, I know, The Conjuring movies are supposed to be scary. But this one felt more like a legal drama with spooky window dressings.

Unpopular Opinion Incoming!

Here's my truth bomb: The Devil Made Me Do It is secretly the most unintentionally hilarious of the bunch. Seriously.

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate a good jump scare. But something about this movie just made me chuckle. Maybe it was the sheer audacity of the "devil made me do it" defense.

The Case of the Not-So-Scary Devil

Let's be real. The devil in this movie felt less like a terrifying, soul-devouring entity. More like a grumpy roommate who hogs the bathroom.

I mean, possession is serious stuff. But the execution felt...a little cartoonish at times. Was it just me?

And Arne? Poor guy. He went from lovable boyfriend to possessed killer. It was a wild ride, but not necessarily a scary one.

Lorraine and Ed: Still Awesome, But…

Okay, I'll admit it. I love Lorraine and Ed Warren. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson have amazing chemistry. They make believing in the unbelievable almost easy.

But even they couldn't save this movie from its own...quirkiness. Their investigation felt more like a road trip with occasional demonic hiccups.

There were definitely scenes that had some suspense and tension. Though at times it was hard to follow how some of the side characters were involved.

"Free" from Actual Scares?

Maybe the "free" in the title refers to being free from genuine fear. I'm joking... mostly.

Think about it: We’ve seen demonic possession before. This movie just added a legal twist. Did it really elevate the genre?

It felt more like a procedural drama wearing a ghost costume. And a pretty flimsy one, at that.

The Verdict: Guilty of Being Amusing

So, is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It a bad movie? Not necessarily. It's just...different.

It's the kind of movie you watch with friends, making sarcastic comments. Popcorn flying everywhere. It’s more a communal laugh-fest than a night of terror.

Ultimately, I think it suffers from being part of The Conjuring universe. The expectations are high! It couldn't deliver the chills of its predecessors.

Maybe that's why I found it so amusing. It tried so hard to be scary. But in the end, it delivered something else entirely: pure, unadulterated, unintentional comedy.

Don't hate me! I still love The Warrens. I just think they deserve a slightly scarier case than the "devil made me do it" defense.

So next time you're looking for a horror movie that might accidentally make you laugh, give this one a shot. You might be surprised.

Or maybe you'll just think I'm crazy. Either way, happy watching!