A Real Haunting Inspired ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites.’ 50 Years Ago, the Smurls Lived a Nightmare

Last Rites’ was inspired by Ed and Lorraine Warren’s investigation of the alleged Smurl family haunting in Pennsylvania.

$499 Million Horror Movie & More Prime Video Releases This Week

Amazon Prime Video’s TV and movie release schedule for April 13 to April 19, 2026, includes a popular horror film. Directed ...
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Where Is the Smurl Family Now? Inside “The Conjuring” Subjects' Lives After Their Terrifying Paranormal Experiences

Janet and Jack Smurl are shown in front of their Chase St. home in West Pittston, Pa., Aug. 22, 1986. It's been over four decades since the Smurl family reported violent hauntings in their West ...
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Did The Conjuring 4 Really Happen in Real Life?

This short dives into the real-life horror story that inspired the movie—the infamous Smurl haunting of the 1970s and 80s. Set in a quiet Pennsylvania town, the Smurl family’s nightmare wasn’t just ...