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Published 15:39 IST, July 20th 2019

Couple buys the house that inspired 'The Conjuring', confirms it's still haunted

The infamous house that inspired the much-celebrated horror movie 'The Conjuring' has been bought by a couple recently.

Reported by: Diyali Banerjee
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The infamous house that inspired the much-celebrated horror movie 'The Conjuring' has been bought by a couple recently. Paranormal investigator Cory Heinzen and his wife Jennifer Heinzen recently moved in the 18th-century house with their son, Kyler. As per media reports, the pair who were absolutely aware of the history of the house said that they have a fascination with the paranormal, and thus found the house perfect as an abode. They also confirmed the presence of the supernatural in the house. 

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Prior to their moving in on June 21, the house was owned by the Perron family. Carolyn and Roger Perron resided in the house with their five daughters between 1971 and 1980. 'The Conjuring' is based on their real-life experience, that recounts the family's dealings with the paranormal. As shown in the film, after Carolyn got possessed by a spirit, the family approached renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren for help. And although in the movie, the Warrens get the hours rid of all evil spirits, as per media reports, they were not able to do so in real life. 

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However, the incident reportedly happened in the 1970s, while the family managed to finally move out in the 1980s.

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Now, about 40 years later, Cory Heinzen and family took the initiative to unfold the mystery of the house. They purchased the isolated farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, and have reportedly come across few unusual incidents in there. As per media reports, during a recent interview, he said that they had had doors open on their own, footsteps, disembodied voices, electronic voice phenomena, and some awesome spirit box sessions.

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As per media reports, the couple who is currently investigating the paranormal presence in the house is planning to open the farm grounds of the house for visitors by this fall.

14:41 IST, July 20th 2019