If you’ve already rewatched The Conjuring and still crave that perfect mix of haunting atmosphere, real terror, and supernatural dread, you’re not alone. The Conjuring Universe helped redefine modern horror — grounded in true stories, driven by emotion, and wrapped in old-school scares.
Here are ten horror movies like The Conjuring that deliver the same terrifying energy and lingering chills.

1. Insidious (2010)

From Conjuring director James Wan, Insidious dives into astral projection and demonic possession with relentless tension. It’s eerie, stylish, and pure nightmare fuel — the closest spiritual cousin to The Conjuring.

2. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

A courtroom drama meets exorcism horror, blending faith, fear, and psychological breakdown. It carries that same “based on true events” weight that makes The Conjuring so effective.

3. The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

Inspired by another real-life haunting investigated by the Warrens, this one’s soaked in grief, ghosts, and gut-wrenching visuals.

4. The Amityville Horror (1979 / 2005)

Before The Conjuring, there was Amityville — another Warren case that brought demonic activity to suburbia. Both versions deliver eerie atmosphere and disturbing imagery.

5. The Nun (2018)

Set in The Conjuring Universe, this prequel expands the lore behind Valak, the terrifying demon nun. Gothic visuals and religious horror make it essential viewing for fans.

6. The Possession (2012)

A young girl buys a mysterious box at a yard sale — and unleashes something ancient and malevolent. Classic possession horror with a chilling family dynamic.

7. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

Two coroners uncover horrifying secrets while examining the body of an unknown woman. A masterclass in claustrophobic, slow-burn terror that Conjuring fans will love.

8. The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

Another tale connected to the Conjuring Universe, this one dives into Latin American folklore and ghostly vengeance with spine-chilling visuals.

9. Sinister (2012)

Ethan Hawke stars in this dark, slow-building nightmare about cursed home movies. Directed by The Black Phone’s Scott Derrickson, it’s one of the scariest films of the last decade.

10. The Exorcist: Believer (2023)

A return to classic demonic possession horror. While divisive, it carries that same battle between faith and evil that makes The Conjuring resonate so deeply.

Final Verdict

If The Conjuring is your blueprint for perfect horror — true events, chilling atmosphere, and unrelenting dread — these films will satisfy that same craving for supernatural terror.
Dim the lights, grab a blanket, and remember: in the world of horror, faith is never enough to keep the darkness away.