For many years scholars were convinced that the leaps and bounds being made in the fields of science and technology would slowly cause belief in the supernatural to decrease, but it has persisted despite scientific and technological advancements. In fact, according to a study conducted in 2005 “[a]bout three in four Americans profess at least one paranormal belief” between the years 2001 and 2005 the percentage of those that hold various paranormal beliefs has remained the same or slightly increased (Moore). James Lett finds it ironic that some many Americans hold supernatural beliefs because “no culture in the history of humanity has ever possessed a greater store of objective, accurate, and reliable knowledge about the universe” (Lett 381).
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The paranormal credibility of the Warrens is firmly established and their expertise, or at least that of Ed Warren, is backed by the Catholic Church, an institution that many people trust. To further discourage any disbelievers the text answers the unspoken question of why this case, which is reportedly “so malevolent”, has never come to light (The Conjuring). Yet, according to Glenn Sparks, “tags that tell viewers that the depicted events actually happened may in fact tend to promote more doubts” (Sparks 36). The Conjuring combats against these doubts during the final credit sequence of the …show more content…
In addition to these family portraits are various newspaper clippings involving the Warrens or the supernatural. The framing of the film by the truth claim and physical evidence is designed to convince audiences that it is real is intentional. At the start of the film viewers proceed with the notion that these events happened, as the film delves more into the supernatural realm spectators become skeptical, but the photo montage at the end functions as a tool to steer the audience back towards belief. To further authenticate the preceding occurrences a quote appears on screen accredited to Ed Warren; “Diabolical forces are formidable. These forces are eternal, and they exist today. The fairy tale is true” (The Conjuring). This quote, said by Ed Warren, calls into question everything the viewers think they know. It further serves to authenticate the film because someone like Ed Warren who “is the only non-ordained Demonologist recognized by the Catholic church” acknowledges and validates the existence of the paranormal (The
The paranormal credibility of the Warrens is firmly established and their expertise, or at least that of Ed Warren, is backed by the Catholic Church, an institution that many people trust. To further discourage any disbelievers the text answers the unspoken question of why this case, which is reportedly “so malevolent”, has never come to light (The Conjuring). Yet, according to Glenn Sparks, “tags that tell viewers that the depicted events actually happened may in fact tend to promote more doubts” (Sparks 36). The Conjuring combats against these doubts during the final credit sequence of the …show more content…
In addition to these family portraits are various newspaper clippings involving the Warrens or the supernatural. The framing of the film by the truth claim and physical evidence is designed to convince audiences that it is real is intentional. At the start of the film viewers proceed with the notion that these events happened, as the film delves more into the supernatural realm spectators become skeptical, but the photo montage at the end functions as a tool to steer the audience back towards belief. To further authenticate the preceding occurrences a quote appears on screen accredited to Ed Warren; “Diabolical forces are formidable. These forces are eternal, and they exist today. The fairy tale is true” (The Conjuring). This quote, said by Ed Warren, calls into question everything the viewers think they know. It further serves to authenticate the film because someone like Ed Warren who “is the only non-ordained Demonologist recognized by the Catholic church” acknowledges and validates the existence of the paranormal (The