

As it turned out, the material that was deemed expendable was about the demon with which Isla communicates.Įxplaining the decision (while also being careful about not giving away too many details), Michael Chaves noted that one aspect of the sequel that made the idea exciting is the fact that The Devil Made Me Do It is a different kind of movie than The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2. He is so entrancing and I've always been a fan of his, but I think that he's gotten even better and better and it was honestly the greatest thrill to have him in my movie.Ĭlearly the filmmakers were excited to have John Noble have a greater presence in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, but making the decision to feature more of his character meant that there was a need to cut and alter other material. He is so awesome, and it was something that even when we came back with what we had, I think everyone agreed we could watch two more hours of just John Noble. He always had an important role when we went back for additional photography we just wanted more of it. I think it was maybe because you hadn't seen it. Having previously learned about one character’s role being expanded in the movie, I asked the filmmaker if he could identify who it was, and he explained that it was John Noble’s Kastner. Prior to the release of The Conjuring 3, I had the opportunity to talk with Michael Chaves during the film’s virtual press day, and our conversation ultimately centered mostly on how the movie’s ending was altered via reshoots. That in mind, it may surprise you to learn that the ending of the film changed quite considerably during post-production – with a focus on emphasizing the presence of one character, and by extension erasing a more specific demonic presence. While The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It doesn’t quite answer how Arne Johnson’s defense manages to argue a murder charge and the death penalty down to manslaughter and ultimately five years served (an aspect of the movie I address heavily in my review), it does still provide a firm and tight conclusion to the central mystery. How The Ending Of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Changed During Post-Production Ed adds a bowl from Isla’s alter to the artifact room, and he then reveals to his wife that he has built them a gazebo in their backyard, reminiscent of the one they fell in love in on their first date. Outside, Ed deals with heavy heart palpitations and it seems like he could be ready for another bout of cardiac arrest – but Lorraine opens up her locket and gives him a pill to take.Īt the very end of the film, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It performs a dovetail with reality – with Arne Johnson found guilty of manslaughter. Meanwhile, Debbie successfully stops Arne from killing himself with a shard of glass. As a result, the unnamed demon snaps her neck and she falls over dead. Rather than killing his wife, Ed smashes the alter and in doing so prevents Isla from completing her sinister bargain. When Ed arrives, Isla once again attempts to use him as a puppet to kill Lorraine, but she is able to help him break the influence by reminding him of their love. Lorraine heads back down to Father Kastner’s basement with the intention of destroying Isla’s alter, but things start to get tense and dangerous when the antagonist arrives and murders her father. A fight for his soul ensues parallel to the Warrens getting to the end of their investigation. Meanwhile, Arne is in prison with his wife-to-be, Debbie Glatzel (Sarah Catherine Hook), and the prison chaplain, Father Newman (Vince Pisani), and he begins to feel the presence of the demon once again.

Arne (Ruairi O’Connor) and the Man of God a.k.a. Jessica Louise Strong (Ingrid Bisu) The Lover a.k.a. The Occultist (Eugenie Bondurant) has been operating in the tunnels beneath the property, and she has made a deal with a demon to sacrifice three souls: The Child a.k.a. Thinking about the evidence that’s been uncovered, with a particular focus on details like the presence of water and train tracks, Ed (Patrick Wilson) comes to a realization and quickly rushes out the door – calling for Drew (Shannon Kook) to phone the police and forgetting to bring his heart medication.Īt Father Kastner’s house, Lorraine begins to understand what has separately dawned on her husband, as the former exorcist explains that he raised a daughter in secret and failed in his attempts to hold her curiosity about his work at bay. The beginning of the end in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is after Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) leaves to go further consult with Father Kastner (John Noble) about the investigation. What Happens At The End Of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
