This week on Nightshift, Shane and CK break down The Conjuring (2013)—James Wan’s throwback masterclass that scared audiences without cheap gore. We dig into why the hide-and-clap set piece works, the brutal wardrobe reveal of Bathsheba, and how an emotionally grounded exorcism finale hits harder by weaponizing family love. We cover the real Perron case (séance vs. the movie’s exorcism), Bathsheba’s murky history, and the behind-the-scenes lore (Farmiga’s “three scratches,” Joey King’s unexplained bruises, and other on-set oddities). Then we zoom out to the business: a $20M production that grossed $319M and kick-started the Conjuring Universe. Finally, we talk themes—family, faith, trauma, and the corruption of motherhood—and where The Conjuring ranks among modern classics.
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Hosts: Shane & CK
Show: Nightshift — The Housecats Podcast Network
