A House That Built a Franchise
The Perron family’s chilling story inspired James Wan’s 2013 The Conjuring, which not only terrified audiences but also ignited a billion-dollar horror universe. Since then, the franchise has expanded to nine films, including The Nun and Annabelle, grossing more than USD 2.3 billion worldwide.
Known variously over the centuries as Richardson House, Arnold Estate, and Old Brook Farm, the property is now most famously referred to as “The Conjuring House.” Built in 1736 on 8.5 acres, the farmhouse offers 14 rooms, including three bedrooms, a library, several living areas, and one and a half bathrooms. While the amenities sound ordinary enough, its legend is anything but—paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren claimed the house was haunted by spirits linked to a woman named Bathsheba Sherman, believed to have been a witch.