Based on documented film and television records, there are multiple screen adaptations that center on or prominently feature Ed and Lorraine Warren. The list below reflects productions that directly reference the Warrens as historical figures or as creative inspiration, excluding films that only share thematic similarities or fictional haunted-story premises.
The Amityville Horror Franchise (1979, 2005, and related)
1979 The Amityville Horror
The 1979 film presents the Lutz family’s account of events at 112 Ocean Avenue and acknowledges Ed and Lorraine Warren’s involvement in the case. It is the first theatrical depiction tied directly to their name.
2005 The Amityville Horror
A remake of the 1979 film that revisits the Ocean Avenue story and again references the Warrens’ role in the reported investigations.
Series and Related Amityville Projects
Television films and sequels, including The Amityville Horror Part II (1983) and Amityville 3-D (1983), continue to cite the Warren case as background context.
An American Haunting (2005)
This feature dramatizes the Bell Witch story and incorporates narrative elements associated with the Warrens’ archival work on poltergeist cases, though the film does not place the couple in active on-screen roles.
The Conjuring Universe (2013–2021)
The Conjuring (2013) and The Conjuring 2 (2016)
These films portray the Warrens as central figures who investigate the Perron family haunting and the Enfield Poltergeist case. Lorraine Warren appears as a character in these dramatizations.
The Conjuring: The Devil on the Doorstep (TBA)
Announced as part of the main series, this project is positioned as another Warren-centered investigation, continuing the dramatization of their documented case history.
Annabelle Series Spin-offs
The films Annabelle (2014), Annabelle: Creation (2017), and Annabelle Comes Home (2019) originate within the Warren framework shown in The Conjuring movies, with the Warrens depicted as curators of the haunted artifacts.
Curse of La Llorona (2019)
Positioned as a spin-off, this feature draws on Warren case files presented in the shared universe, with Lorraine Warren’s work influencing the depicted events.
The Nun (2018) and The Crooked Man (2025)
Both films emerge from the Warren cinematic universe, treating the investigators as in-universe authorities on supernatural phenomena.
Documentary and Direct-to-Video Features
The Warren Files (1996)
A direct-to-video documentary-style film that focuses explicitly on Ed and Lorraine Warren’s cases and public statements.
Witchboard and Other Related Releases
Titles such as Witchboard (1986) and Bride of Chucky (1998) include acknowledgments or stylistic links to Warren-inspired lore, though the couple appear only indirectly or through reference.
Television Projects and Unreleased Entries
Development announcements have periodically referenced potential limited series or films about the Warrens. These projects may reach production or remain in early development, and therefore are not included in the definitive list of released works.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Title | Year | Medium | Portrays Ed and Lorraine Warren |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amityville Horror | 1979 | Theatrical | Yes, case involvement |
| The Conjuring | 2013 | Theatrical | Yes, central characters |
| The Conjuring 2 | 2016 | Theatrical | Yes, central characters |
| Annabelle | 2014 | Theatrical | Yes, within The Conjuring universe |
| Annabelle: Creation | 2017 | Theatrical | Yes, within The Conjuring universe |
| Annabelle Comes Home | 2019 | Theatrical | Yes, contextual presence |
| Curse of La Llorona | 2019 | Theatrical | Yes, inspired by Warren work |
| The Nun | 2018 | Theatrical | Yes, within The Conjuring universe |
| The Crooked Man | 2025 | Theatrical | Yes, within The Conjuring universe |
| The Warren Files | 1996 | Video | Yes, documentary focus |
Common Points of Confusion
Not every haunted-house or poltergeist film is a Warren movie. Films such as The Entity (1982) and The Haunting (1999) address similar themes but are not based on the Ed and Lorraine Warren narrative. Similarly, the 2005 Amityville Horror remake references Warren research but does not feature the investigators as on-screen characters in the same way as The Conjuring titles.
Verifiable Scope
The core filmography of works in which Ed and Lorraine Warren appear as documented, credited figures or direct creative inspirations includes at least eight theatrical features and one notable direct-to-video documentary. Future releases may expand this list, but the current record reflects published credits, studio announcements, and widely cataloged filmographies.