Jan 6 2026

The Warrens: Paranormal Power Couple

43 min 7 movies discussed
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Today we dive into the interesting story of paranormal power couple the Warrens, inspiration behind The Conjuring movie franchise.

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In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the mysterious and controversial world of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal power couple who became the inspiration behind blockbuster horror franchises like The Conjuring and The Amityville Horror. From haunted dolls and possessed children to demonic possessions used as courtroom defenses, the hosts explore the Warrens' most famous cases while gradually uncovering evidence that their investigations may have been elaborate schemes built on a foundation of dubious methods and outright fabrications. They also discuss serious allegations about Ed Warren's personal conduct that emerged years after his death, raising uncomfortable questions about whether this celebrated paranormal duo were genuine believers or just masterful storytellers who profited handsomely from people's fear and suffering.


Movies Discussed

On the Scene with the Ghostbusters
On the Scene with the Ghostbusters
1984
★ 9.5
"Did you ever watch that Zoom Call horror movie that I recommended? Yeah, it was pretty decent. — Referenced as a COVID-era horror film shot creatively within pandemic restrictions." — Josh
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"And we can thank them for poltergeist as a result. — Credited to the Warrens for popularizing the poltergeist concept through their investigations." — Chuck
The Amityville Horror
The Amityville Horror
1979 1h 58m
★ 6.3
"if you've ever seen movies like the Amityville horror, so we talked about them in that episode — Referenced as a film about the Lutz family's experiences at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York." — Chuck
The Conjuring
The Conjuring
2013 1h 52m
★ 7.5
"or The Conjuring, or was it The Haunting in Connecticut? Yep. — Mentioned as a major film based on the Perrin family haunting case investigated by the Warrens." — Chuck
The Conjuring 2
The Conjuring 2
2016 R 2h 14m
★ 7.3
"This is the basis for The Conjuring 2. Also a truly great ghost movie, especially for a sequel. — Referenced as being based on the Enfield haunting case in London from 1977." — Chuck
The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut
2009 PG-13 1h 42m
★ 6.2
"or was it The Haunting in Connecticut? Yep. Was another one? — Referenced as a film based on the Snedeker family haunting case." — Chuck
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
"Have you seen K-pop demon hunters? No, is it good? — Mentioned as a Netflix original series that had theatrical sing-along showings." — Josh

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