The third film in the blockbuster horror franchise “The Conjuring” moves from a simultaneous streaming / theatrical release to ultra-HD disc.
A priest arrives for an exorcism in “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” now available in the 4K Ultra HD format from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. (Promo image.) WASHINGTON — The third installment of the blockbuster supernatural horror franchise “The Conjuring” continues its coverage of the terrifying, real-life career of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Released in mid-2021, this latest film explores one of their most famous cases. Initially released simultaneously in streaming and theatrical formate, it’s now available in an ultra-high definition disc package for home viewers. In “ The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, rated R,2.39:1 aspect ratio,151 minutes, $44.98), filmmakers take viewers back to 1981. In that year, the Warrens supervised the exorcism of an 8-year-old David Glatzel, an unfortunate youngster possessed by a powerful demon. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to star. As you might expect, things get ugly in this film in a hurry. The evil entity possessing David causes Ed to suffer a heart attack. But Ed manages to notice that the demon has migrated from the child to family friend Arne Johnson. Arne (Ruairi O’Connor) subsequently murders his landlord, stabbing him 22 times. His actions lead to the first American murder trial in which a defendant pleads not guilty due to demonic possession. So now it’s up to the Warrens — specifically Lorraine’s telepathic abilities — to help prove Arne’s innocence.
