For decades, a weathered farmhouse tucked away in Burrillville, Rhode Island, has captivated believers and skeptics alike. Known as the real-life inspiration for “The Conjuring”, the nearly 300-year-old home has been described as one of the most haunted houses in America and one of the most frequently searched online.
With its chilling history and Hollywood fame, the property has become a legend in its own right, drawing paranormal enthusiasts from around the world. Let’s dig deeper to know more about the chilling details behind one of the most iconic (and haunted) homes.
The Real âConjuringâ House in Rhode Island
Tucked away in Burrillville, Rhode Island, a nearly 300-year-old farmhouse became world-famous after inspiring “The Conjuring”. The modest country home, located in the Harrisville village about 40 miles northwest of Providence, sold in 2022 for $1.525 million, more than 25 percent over its asking price.
Unlike million-dollar homes known for pools or high-tech features, this propertyâs biggest selling point is its chilling reputation as one of the most haunted houses in America.
Its notoriety has turned it into both a tourist attraction and a piece of pop culture history.
From Haunted Stay to Profitable Sale
Cory and Jennifer Heinzen purchased the infamous Rhode Island farmhouse in 2019 for $439,000, fully aware of its dark reputation. During their years there, the couple reported eerie encounters of their own but still chose to open the property to the public, inviting visitors to experience the chilling history firsthand.
In 2022, they sold the home for a remarkable $1.525 million, turning a haunted stay into a profitable investment.
How the Perron Family Inspired the Story
Roger and Carolyn Perron moved into the Harrisville farmhouse with their five daughters in 1971. Over nearly a decade, they claimed to experience everything from full-body apparitions to unexplainable odors and strange noises.
Andrea Perron, the eldest daughter, later wrote the book House of Darkness: House of Light, which inspired the movie.
The Role of Ed & Lorraine Warren
After hearing of the Perronsâ experiences, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren offered to help. Lorraine later said, âI knew the house was haunted; all I had to do was walk in it.â The Warrens guided the family through a séance that Andrea Perron secretly witnessed, describing her mother speaking âa language not of this worldâ before being thrown across the room.
The Bathsheba Sherman Legend
The 2013 movie blamed the haunting on Bathsheba Sherman, rumored to have been a witch. In recent years, Andrea Perron and historians have clarified that Sherman was likely wrongfully accused and that the trustworthy source of the evil presence may have been someone else.
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