Published 13:15 IST, June 5th 2021

Are 'Insidious' and 'The Conjuring' connected? Read on to find out

Insidious and The Conjuring have many aspects that make them similar, and there is a definite possibility that the two universes might be connected.

Reported by: Debanjali Kabiraj
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Insidious series and Conjuring series are two of most popular series among horror movie genre. Are Insidious and  Conjuring connected?  two might have very different stories but it is a possibility that two might be connected. re are many similarities and matching timelines which makes us believe that Insidious and  Conjuring might actually be connected to each or through ir plots.

Insidious and Conjuring’s connection

Both Insidious and Conjuring universe are set in such a timeline that can very well fit into each or. In Insidious, most of stories take place in 2000s but we also get a glimpse of Elise’s childhood which was in 1940s and 50s. In Conjuring series, we see that stories unfold in 1940s and go up to 70s only. So both universes do t interfere with each or’s timeline and thus can be merged into one. Even characters’ timelines in both series match with each or. In both series, Patrick Wilson plays pivotal roles. In Insidious, he plays character of Josh who is a good far and husband just like Ed Warren who is much older than Josh. two based on ir similar personality and relation to supernatural activities can be related to one ar.

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Ar very common aspect of both films,  Insidious and Conjuring is that y prove point that supernatural spirits are t always bound to a single house or place. In Insidious, we see that Lamberts change ir house because y think that house is haunted but spirits still follow. In same way, Annabelle in Conjuring universe can be anywhere and haunt anyone. We also see that both series show a distant place that is source of evil. In Insidious, name of place is Furr and it can be accessed during sleep while in Conjuring, re is name of place but it also shows a similar place.

Similarities between Conjuring and Insidious

While re are reasons why Insidious and  Conjuring can be connected, re are many more aspects between two films which make m very similar to each or. similarities might be because y are directed by same man, James Wan. That might be reason why look of demons or possession stories are similar in both stories. If demons of Bride in Black and Nun were to be compared, y look very similar. From white face to veil-covered head, two have striking similarities. Ar aspect that is common between two is that y revolve around stories of possession. In both movies, we see that many members of family experiencing pararmal activities get possessed by demon. In Conjuring movies, we have seen many people et possessed. We see that Carolyn gets possessed by Bethsheba and after exorcism leaves her body and in Conjuring 2, Bill Wilkins possesses Janet. In Insidious, Josh gets possessed by spirit of old woman and almost kills his family.

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13:15 IST, June 5th 2021