The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences, with many praising the performances of Wilson and Farmiga, though some felt the shift away from the traditional haunted house formula was less effective than in previous films.
When placed beside contemporaries such as The Babadook (2014) and Hereditary (2018), The Conjuring II stands out for its overt reliance on a “true‑story” framing device. While Babadook uses metaphorical monsters to explore grief, and Hereditary delves into familial curses through surreal imagery, Conjuring II grounds its terror in documented phenomena, thereby appealing to audiences seeking a blend of realism and the supernatural.