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Hidden Details In 'The Conjuring' Franchise

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Fans of The Conjuring franchise have uncovered sly references to the original Annabelle doll, spotted Valak's name hiding in plain sight, and caught spooky shadows masking daring demons. Over the years, they've found all sorts of small, hidden details in their beloved films. Here's a selection of the most chilling discoveries - vote up the most haunting finds.

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    And Then There Was Nun

    From Redditor u/DrLoomis6Times:

    InAnnabelle Creation(2017), Sister Charlotte shows her picture from Romania. Valak from The Nun appears in the darkness (the second photo has increased brightness).

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    'Valak' Hides In The Background Of Several Scenes

    From Redditor u/krstyan:

    At the end ofThe Conjuring 2Lorraine Warren needs to find Valak's name to gain power over the demon and send it back to hell.

    The name appears several times in the film before Lorraine meets the demon for the first time.

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    Even The Credits Are Spooky

    From Redditor u/typicalasian0512:

    In(2013), a cross in the end credits flips upside down for a second.(2013), a cross in the end credits flips upside down for a split second.

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    Reference To The Nun In The First Film

    From Redditor u/_MothManIn

    The Conjuring(2013) during the "That's where Rory hides" scene, you see Valak (the Nun) in a photo on the wall behind Lorraine. This foreshadows her future appearances and her constant following of Lorraine.(2013) during the "That's where Rory hides" scene. You can see Valak (the Nun) in one of the photos on the wall behind Lorraine, showing her future appearances and her constant following of Lorraine.

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    The 'Real' Annabelle

    From Redditor u/Awkward-Penguin172:

    InAnnabelle: Creation(2017), Mr. and Mrs. Higgings give Janice a new doll in the movie's ending. This doll looks like the real one; it is a normal Raggedy Ann Doll, not the creepy porcelain doll seen in the Annabelle movie.AnnabellemovieThe Conjuring.

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    Lorraine Warren Is Hidden In Plain Sight

    From Redditor u/NootNoot302140:

    I don’t know if anyone has seen this before, but in The Conjuring (2013), Lorraine Warren can be seen in the auditorium at 44:40.The Conjuring(2013), Loraine Warren appears in the auditorium at 44:40.

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    Valak Hiding In Daylight

    From Redditor u/nemo618:

    In the beginning ofThe Nunyou see the word “Valak” on the see saw.

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    The Great Escape

    From Redditor u/mrconter1:

    In the movieAnnabelle: CreationCovering the doll with a sheet lets Annabelle leave the closet.

    It shields her from all the bible pages.

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    Alarming Clock

    From Redditor u/7829403165:

    InAnnabelle, the Higgins House address is 307 Gardner Road. "307" references the time the clocks stop in The Conjuring.The Conjuring

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    The Original

    From Redditor u/tktyre:

    InAnnabelle(2014), the last scene in the shop shows a model of the original Annabelle doll.

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    Did You Catch That Plate?

    From Redditor u/brMerak:

    In the filmThe Nun(2018), at the truck's license plate, where the main characters mistakenly place their luggage, the Demon's name ("VALAK") appears.

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    The Clocks Stop At A Certain Time

    From Redditor u/FighterDhruv8:

    InThe Conjuring(2013), while Lorraine's daughter Judy sleeps, the necklace beside her starts waving. The time on the clock beside her shows 3:07 am. All clocks in the house stopped at this time because the witch committed suicide then. Timestamp is 1:25:09.

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    Recycling A Photo

    From Redditor u/Alzzira2:

    InThe Nun(2018), the photo Sister Charlotte shows in Annabelle: Creation can be spotted on the wall of the convent where the priest and apprentice stay.Annabelle: Creationshows to the landlord can be spotted in the wall of the convent where the priest and the apprentice stay for the night.

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    Annabelle Comes Home

    From Redditor u/ThatWhichSmashs:

    Annabelle Comes Home (2019) includes a clip of a game show where a little girl gets a Raggedy Ann doll. The real Annabelle is a Raggedy Ann doll.2019) includes a clip of a game show where a little girl is given a Raggedy Ann doll. The real Annabelle is a Raggedy Ann doll.

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    The Crooked Man

    From Redditor u/CoffeeCat072083:

    InThe Conjuring 2, the Crooked Man's choppy movements and odd animation match the uneven movements of the zoetrope.

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    Ghost In The Machine

    From Redditor u/UsedGamertag:

    InAnnabelle.(2014) Shows the ghost flipping the record player while Mia is alone. A reflection of the ghost appears in the picture frame above the player before it starts.

    Watch the scene here:

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    A Familiar Painting
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