"The Conjuring.”
Warner Bros.
- Horror films have produced some of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
- But not all scary movies are completely fictional; some are actually based on real life.
- "The Conjuring" was based on the real-life Perron family in Rhode Island.
Horror movies are reliably successful at the box office. They often have relatively low budgets, produce large returns at the box office, and can produce IP that will lead to sequels and spin-offs for years to come.