Inside the Conjuring House: A Night in America’s Most Infamous Farmhouse
In the quiet town of Harrisville, Rhode Island, sits one of the most famous haunted houses in America — the Conjuring House. To horror fans, it’s a pop-culture landmark. But to paranormal investigators, it’s something else entirely: a test of what’s real and what’s legend.
The Real Story vs. The Hollywood Haunting
The house was built in 1736 and was home to the Arnold family long before anyone called it haunted. In the 1970s, the Perron family moved in and began reporting strange activity — voices, apparitions, objects moving on their own, and an overwhelming sense of dread. Things got so intense that they reached out to famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren for help.
The Warrens’ investigation inspired “The Conjuring” (2013) — but Hollywood added its fair share of embellishments. The real Perrons say much of what they experienced was exaggerated or dramatized, though they still insist something truly dark haunted their home.
Over the years, researchers and TV crews from Ghost Adventures, Sam and Colby, Overnight, and many others have stayed overnight, hoping to catch proof of the paranormal. Some left with evidence they swear by. Others—like us—left scratching their heads.
Our Night at the Conjuring House
Hey spooky cats, it’s Spooky Cat Lady—and yes, I finally made it to the Conjuring House. We spent the night exploring every crooked floorboard, dark corner, and creaky staircase of this historic home to see if it lives up to its chilling reputation.
When we arrived, the first thing I noticed was how warped the floors are—you can literally see through the cracks to the next level. Every step feels like you might fall through to the basement. The “seance room” still holds an eerie energy, and yes, Annabelle (a replica, thankfully) is watching over it all.
As we moved through the house, it struck me how small and divided the rooms are. On video tours, the place looks open, but in person, it’s a maze of narrow spaces and low ceilings that add to the unsettling atmosphere.
Upstairs, we visited the room where the Perron daughters claimed to see the crooked-neck lady, a woman in white, and even heard tales of seven dead soldiers buried in the walls. Our guide confirmed that human remains were found on the property—five so far—and they’re still investigating whether the local legend about seven soldiers is true.
Down in the basement, things get especially creepy. There’s the well that many believe is a portal to the other side (I’m not convinced—it looks like a well to me, but we’ll see). There’s also the so-called corpse wall, where bodies were supposedly stored during the winter before the ground thawed for burial.
Testing the Haunting
We set up our K2 meters, EMF readers, and a few of our custom-built REM pods (adorable, by the way). Nothing went off at first—unless we got too close to the Wi-Fi router in the basement. Typical.
Still, we ran voice recorders, motion sensors, and even a balloon test to check for unseen movement. So far? Quiet. The quiet that makes you wonder if the ghosts are waiting for you to let your guard down—or if they’re simply not there at all.
But that’s what we’re here for: to test the stories, not just believe them.
As the night went on, we explored every room, recorded EVP sessions, and even braved the dark basement again. Whether the Conjuring House is truly haunted or just haunted by its reputation, one thing’s for sure—it’s one of the eeriest places we’ve ever investigated.
Final Thoughts
The Conjuring House is a fascinating mix of fact, folklore, and fear. Whether it’s a portal to the other side or simply a creaky old house with a good PR team, it’s earned its place in paranormal history.
If you’d like to see exactly what we experienced (and what didn’t happen), check out the full video on my channel, Dark Whimsical Ghosts.