It’s hard to believe it’s been over a decade since The Conjuring first scared the life out of us in cinemas. James Wan’s masterclass in slow-burn terror hasn’t lost a shred of its power — and now it’s back in 4K Ultra HD, sharper, creepier, and more haunting than ever.
Of course, The Conjuring didn’t just terrify audiences in 2013 — it launched one of horror’s biggest modern franchises. From sequels to spin-offs (Annabelle, The Nun, The Curse of La Llorona), the ‘Conjuring Universe’ has become a box office juggernaut as relentless as Anabelle herself, but there’s still something special about where it all began. This first film is leaner, meaner, and arguably scarier than anything that followed — a reminder of just how good Wan is at winding tension until it snaps.
And that’s never more apparent than watching The Conjuring in 4K. HDR-10 does wonders with Wan’s shadow-drenched visuals: candlelight glows warmer, the Perron farmhouse looks grimier, and every blink-and-you’ll-miss-it detail in those pitch-black corners feels like it’s hiding something you’d rather not see. This is the kind of upgrade that makes you want to turn the lights off just to test your nerves all over again.
The extras are where this edition really earns its keep. Two new featurettes — Scariest of Them All and Reflections on The Conjuring — offer fresh takes from the cast and crew, looking back on the film’s legacy and the moments that still send shivers down their spines. Old favourites specials also return in one handy place: Face-to-Face with Terror, A Life in Demonology, and the brilliantly titled Scaring the “@$%” Out of You*. Together, they form a deep dive into both the making of the film and the enduring appeal of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s ghost-hunting exploits.
Bottom line? This 4K release isn’t just a polish — it’s the definitive way to revisit one of the best modern horror films.
The Conjuring 4K UHD is out now
