However, their joy was short-lived. Strange things began to happen from the very first night. Doors creaked open and shut on their own, and the sound of children's laughter echoed through the halls, despite the fact that the family was alone in the house.
As the investigation progressed, the Warrens uncovered a dark history of witchcraft and murder in the area. They found evidence of a centuries-old ritual that had unleashed a malevolent entity into the world.
As the occurrences grew more frequent and more intense, the Perrons realized that their home was haunted by a malevolent spirit. Desperate for help, they called upon paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who specialized in dealing with supernatural cases.