Terrifying & True | Ed & Lorraine Warren: The Truth Behind Amityville, Annabelle & The Conjuring

When the Halloween season rolls in, few names cast a darker shadow than Ed and Lorraine Warren —the real-life ghost hunters behind The Conjuring , Amityville Horror , and Annabelle . Their stories have fueled decades of scary movies , haunted house legends , and late-night whispers. But how much of it was true… and how much was carefully crafted myth? This Terrifying & True deep dive unearths the real case files, skeptical investigations, and shocking contradictions that made the Warrens the most polarizing figures in paranormal history . We trace their rise from small-town “ghost chasers” to icons of spooky season , uncovering the faith, fear, and fortune that kept their names in the headlines—and on the silver screen. Along the way, we reveal the cultural moment that made them possible: the 1970s exorcism craze , the birth of modern demonology , and the national obsession with what hides beyond the veil. Inside this episode Origins & Methods: How the Warrens’ haunted New England beginnings shaped their famous possession framework . Legendary Cases: Amityville , Annabelle , Enfield , and more—what they claimed versus what investigators found. Faith vs. Forensics: Photos, tapes, and testimony—what holds up and what falls apart under the light. Skeptics & Secrets: From Ray Garton to Joe Nickell , the critics who challenged the Warrens’ every word. Legacy of Fear: How their cases built the blueprint for Hollywood horror and every spooky story that followed. If you’re hunting for real-life horror stories , haunted history , and a chilling listen to carry you through Halloween night , step inside. The truth may be far stranger—and far scarier—than the movies ever showed. We’re telling that story tonight. Check out more Terrifying & True episodes! https://www.weeklyspooky.com/categories/terrifying-true/ 🎧 LISTEN NOW and subscribe for spine-tingling horror stories every week! 🎉 Unlock exclusive bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon! 👉 WeeklySpooky.com/Join 📬 Contact Us / Submit Your Horror Story! Twitter: @WeeklySpooky Facebook: facebook.com/WeeklySpooky Email: WeeklySpooky@gmail.com 🎵 Music by Ray Mattis 👉 Check out Ray’s incredible work here ! 👨‍💼 Executive Producers: Rob Fields, Bobbletopia.com 🎥 Produced by: Daniel Wilder 🌐 Explore more terrifying tales at: WeeklySpooky.com