I’d venture to say that one of the most anticipated horror movies of the past few decades is the third (and final?) chapter inThe Conjuringseries. While it’s sad to hear that director James Wan will not be back behind the camera to direct this third entry (after all, he helmed the previous two), supposedly we are in good hands asThe Curse of La Lloronadirector Michael Chaves was hand-picked by Wan to lead the charge onThe Conjuring 3. And it looks like Chaves will be guiding franchise stars, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, sooner than expected as today, we have word thatThe Conjuring 3is set to begin filming in Atlanta on June 3rd.
This update comes on the heels of recent plot developments surfacing which seem to indicate thatThe Conjuring 3will be quite different fromThe ConjuringandThe Conjuring 2, but will still be based on a true story. From what we’ve heard Wan say about the plot of this new film, it isn’t hard to connect the dots to the strange case of Bill Ramsey akaThe Southend Werewolf. This true tale from the Warrens' case files began in Essex, England where Ramsey, a loving husband, and father of three, believed he was possessed by a demon that manifested as a wolf. Ramsey supposedly featured symptoms such as inhuman strength, bared teeth, growling, hunched shoulders, and hands curled like claws.
It sounds like this could beThe Conjuringuniverse’s answer to M. Night Shyamalan andJames McAvoy’s The BeastfromSplitandGlass. But, you know, with more jump scares and CGI. Not that I’m complaining. Anyhow, all of that spat above, let it be known here and now thatThe Conjuring 3and Bill Ramsey aka The Southend Werewolf have not been officially linked yet. So this is still technically a rumor at this point.
As we all hoped,Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmigawill once again be reprising their roles as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren inThe Conjuring 3. While Michael Chaves takes on directing duties this time around, it’s good to know that Wan will be close-by at all times as he’s still credited as a producer on this new entry. And if you just can’t wait to see Wilson and Farmiga back on the big screen as The Warrens inThe Conjuring 3, no worries as the pair will also be reprising their roles as Ed and Lorraine in writer-director Gary Dauberman’sAnnabelle 3, which is coming our way sooner than later.
Wilson and Farmiga’sAnnabelle 3co-stars include Mckenna Grace (The Haunting of Hill House, Rob Lowe’s recent remake ofThe Bad Seed) as theWarrens' daughter Judy. Madison Iseman (Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween) stars as Judy’s babysitter/cousin and Katie Sarife (Youth & Consequences) as Iseman’s best friend. Originally scheduled to reach theatres on July 3rd, Warner Bros. recently moved the thirdAnnabellemovie up five days to August 05, 2025. This update comes to us fromDiscussing Film over on Twitter.
