The Path Less Traveled

James Wan's 2013 horror film The Conjuring is a chilling illustration of the use of the paranormal in horror cinema. Under the spooky surface of the movie is a real-life, tragic tale that may possibly be more horrifying than anything seen on screen. Image Source : Google In Harrisville, the Perron family set off on a journey that would alter their lives forever, leaving behind their small Rhode Island community. In January 1971, they moved into what looked to be a quiet farmhouse, little imagining the sinister secrets hidden beyond its ancient walls. Strange events began to stalk the Perron home almost immediately. Doors creaked open and closed, phantom voices murmured in the shadows, and unseen hands touched the family members. A waking nightmare befell the five daughters and their parents, Carolyn and Roger Perron. The most unfortunate event in the family's history was purportedly brought about by Bathsheba Thayer, a malevolent ghost who committed suicide by hanging herself f...