All too often, we hear Hollywood claim “Based on a True Story” – this usually means that someone saw a glass fall off an old shelf and decided to make up a story about it, and take lots and lots of liberties. Far less common is a telling of an actual “True Story” that also happens to be a ghost story.. This is one of those rare cases.
Elquinjena and I had been fans of “Paranormal State”, a TV show which followed a team of college students who investigated paranormal phenomena. It was here that we were first introduced to Lorraine Warren – clairvoyant. Of all the TV psychics we’ve ever seen, she seemed to be one of the most genuine and honest.
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
Though, I did have a few “Eye Rolling” moments, where I’m sure the director took some artistic liberty (for the sake of ticket sales). I found this movie to be very well done, and worth the admission price, and dvd purchase. Director, James Wan, filmed in a style befitting a 1970’s style, and I feel that it brought a very creepy vibe to the experience. So, should you see this movie? Go for it! it’s Jethal Approved!
Here are a few little tidbits..
- Lorraine and Ed Warren where the paranormal investigators for one of the most famous hauntings in US History, when they braved the house located at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville NY – the location of the case now known as “The Amityville Horror“
- The doll, called “Annabelle” was not a spooky, messed up china-doll as appeared in he movie.. but was actually a Raggedy-Ann doll.
- Lorraine Warren has a cameo in the movie. During a “Demonic Possession” seminar, she can be seen in the front row of the classroom.
Check out the Warren’s official website Here.
