The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

The ending of “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” reveals that the real source of the supernatural chaos wasn’t just a demon possessed by an evil spirit, but rather a human being, Isla, an occultist who made a dangerous deal with the demon. Her goal was to cause chaos by controlling her victims—David, Jessica, and Arne—and to fulfill her part of the bargain, she needed to claim their lives. Isla had previously succeeded with Jessica, who took a witch’s totem from college and then was driven to kill her best friend and herself. Her plan was intricately tied to the demon she was working with, forcing her to orchestrate these murders and chaos for her own salvation. Luckily, Ed and Lorraine Warren intervene by destroying the altar and breaking the curse, preventing Isla from completing her deadly mission. This shift from traditional possession to a human villain controlling the demonic influence marks a major departure from earlier Conjuring films. Throughout the movie, the demon’s presence is only implied through the tragic outcomes, not seen directly, emphasizing the human’s manipulation rather than an uncontested supernatural entity. The ending is also layered with themes of faith, obsession, and the destructive nature of greed, as well as the Warrens’ resilience in combating evil. Though the film embellishes the true story of Arne Johnson’s trial, many fictional elements, like Isla’s character and her cult connections, serve to deepen the horror and connect the story to the larger universe. The ending leaves open the possibility of future cases, with the Warrens facing new supernatural challenges, hinting that their next adventure could explore other prominent haunted cases from their storied past.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44