‘The Conjuring’: The Real Haunted House Is on Sale for $1.2 Million
The Conjuring universe has released some of the most frightening mainstream horror movies around. They utilize scary imagery, jump scares, and play off the fear of the paranormal. Ed and Lorraine Warren‘s cases have been famous for years, but The Conjuring is an entire franchise following their claimed adventures. The real-life home that inspired the first installment is now up for sale on the market in Rhode Island.
James Wan terrified audiences with ‘The Conjuring’
Director James Wan has now created some of the most popular horror franchises in modern times. It all started with Saw, which expanded into a successful property for Lionsgate. Afterward, he went on to make The Conjuring and Insidious. Finally, Wan released Malignant, which made a lot of noise on social media for its shocking final act.
2013’s The Conjuring follows the Warrens (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) who seek to help a family in dire need in the year 1971. A horrifying entity is terrorizing an innocent family in a Rhode Island farmhouse, as strange paranormal occurrences escalate into something much worse. The Warrens entering the premises only makes the entity angrier, but they must fight back if they hope to save the family’s souls.
The real haunted house is now on the market
The real-life location that inspired The Conjuring is now officially up for sale on Realtor. The property is located at 1677 Round Top Rd in Burrillville, Rhode Island. It’s a three-bedroom house with one-and-a-half bathrooms. The home has 3,109 square feet on an eight-and-a-half acre lot. It was built in the year 1836. The list price is currently at $1.2 million.
Cory and Jennifer Heinzen previously purchased the property in 2019 for $439,000. They claimed that there was a significant amount of paranormal activity that took place at the home, but have decided to part with the property.
The listing states: “Rumored to be haunted by the presence of Bathsheba Sherman, who in the 1800’s lived in the house, 1677 Round Top Road is one of the most well-known haunted houses in the United States.”
The property details conclude with referencing the paranormal happenings. “The current caretakers have reported countless happenings in the house, and have turned overnight guest bookings and group events on the property into a steady successful business,” Realtor explains.
For those who are curious, you have the option of taking a 3D virtual tour of the house or booking an in-person property tour for those in the Rhode Island area.
‘The Conjuring’ continues to frighten moviegoers
The Conjuring universe is still running. There have been two sequels and five spinoffs. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is the franchise’s most recent installment. The horror movie was released day-and-date in theaters and on HBO Max. There has been more chatter regarding more spinoffs and sequels to the previous spinoffs.
The paranormal horror sub-genre has always been popular. The genre continues to reference The Amityville Horror and other influential paranormal flicks. Additionally, the Paranormal Activity franchise exceeded all financial expectations. The series is getting another installment that will reintroduce the world to its horrors.
Stay tuned for more information on The Conjuring universe.
