The third Conjuring movie concludes in November 1981 after Arne Johnson’s trial, suggesting that The Conjuring 4 will pick up from there. This leaves several intriguing real-life cases from the Warrens’ experiences that could inspire the new movie, possibly bringing them back to a haunted house. In 1986, the Warrens investigated the Snedeker house and the Smurl Haunting, both claimed to be demon-infested, with the Snedeker case loosely inspiring The Haunting in Connecticut. However, returning to a haunted house might feel like a step back after the third movie broke the mold. To avoid this, the new film could explore the legend of the White Lady at Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut. While the Warrens didn’t directly investigate this phenomenon, they claimed to have video evidence of the White Lady and wrote a book about her. The spirit, often seen in a white nightgown or wedding dress, is reported to move through the cemetery and has even been sighted outside, causing drivers to swerve.
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The Conjuring 4 will be the final movie in the series starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, as the franchise continues to expand in other directions. Filming is set to begin this year, with Michael Chaves, director of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and The Nun II, returning to direct. Though it was initially announced as The Conjuring: Last Rites, the final title may change.
Producer James Wan, who directed the first two films, revealed that this fourth movie will be the last main installment in The Conjuring series, which has grown to include numerous spin-offs. Wan, alongside Peter Safran, will produce the film, with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, the writer of the second and third movies, penning the script.