So, you wanna dive into the spooky world of The Conjuring? Good choice! But figuring out where to start can feel like trying to decode an ancient Latin text. Trust me, I get it.
Release Order: The Classic Approach
This is the way most people do it. It's like listening to an album the way the artist intended. Or, at least, the way the studio planned it.
Here's the list:
First, watch The Conjuring (2013). Then, Annabelle (2014) pops up. After that, The Conjuring 2 (2016). Next in line is Annabelle: Creation (2017). Lastly, The Nun (2018) followed by Annabelle Comes Home (2019) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021). Finally, we have The Nun II (2023). Phew!
Seems simple enough, right? But this method throws you all over the timeline. Get ready for some serious whiplash.
Chronological Order: My (Slightly Unhinged) Opinion
Okay, here’s where things get interesting. This is my preferred way. Some may call it crazy. I call it...logical! (Maybe.)
Brace yourselves:
Start with The Nun (2018). Yep, straight in with the demon nun! Then, see Annabelle: Creation (2017). Next up, Annabelle (2014). After those prequels, watch The Conjuring (2013). Following that, Annabelle Comes Home (2019). Finally, catch The Conjuring 2 (2016), The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), and close it up with The Nun II (2023).
Why this order? Because it *mostly* follows the timeline. Don't @ me about the few inconsistencies. I like seeing how things *became* scary, not just *knowing* they are. It's about the journey, man!
The "Skip Around and See What Sticks" Method
Feeling rebellious? Just pick one at random! Who cares about order? Watch The Nun on a Tuesday. Then Annabelle Comes Home on a Friday. Embrace the chaos!
This works if you’re not super invested in the overarching story. Maybe you just want some cheap jump scares. I respect that.
Important Notes (Because Lawyers)
These are all based on the main Conjuring universe movies. There's a whole world of horror out there! But this is just about these specific flicks.
Also, the quality varies. Some are genuinely terrifying. Some are... well, let's just say they're good for a laugh. (Or a nap.)
Final Thoughts: Just Watch Them!
Honestly, there’s no *wrong* way to watch these movies. Unless you skip them entirely. Then you're missing out!
So grab some popcorn. Dim the lights. And prepare to be spooked (or mildly amused). Just remember to watch with friends. Unless you're secretly brave. In that case, carry on, you legend.
No matter how you watch them, enjoy the scares! Happy haunting!