The story follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they handle the real-life 1981 trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, the first U.S. murder case to use "demonic possession" as a legal defense.

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Directed by Michael Chaves and produced by James Wan, the film stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, reprising their roles as the Warrens.

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Originally set for 2020, it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and released in theaters and on HBO Max on June 4, 2021 .

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