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@michaelchaves
Michael Chaves
3 years
We did this all in camera - shot at night and moved a big light. No VFX at all. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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The Warrens are BACK. Not demons, the Devil, or even a worldwide pandemic can stop them (even though they all took a shot.) It's been a long time coming. So excited to share this. So excited for everyone to see the movie.
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#TheConjuringWatchParty this is the original "infinite tunnel" sequence. It was amazing on its own but in the cut of the movie it took the tension away. All one shot, lots of great choreography - just didn't work in the movie.
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I took a bunch of polaroids on set and just thought - hey I bet people would want to see these. Here's my favorite. More on instagram. #TheConjuring3 @VeraFarmiga @patrickwilson73 #polaroid
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We took a bunch of photos in the artifact room - but strangely the one that always had a dark shadow was whenever Annabelle was in the frame. #conjuring3
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#TheConjuringWatchParty I told Sarah Catherine I need one of those "pit of hell screams" and this was the take
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@thxconjuring This scene was after Ed tried to kill Lorraine in the Warren house. He was packing to leave when she came in and basically forgave him and said they were stronger than this. There was a sweet callback to "we don't run from fights" in C2.
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#TheConjuringWatchParty Patrick Wilson on the camera test day... just being handsome and all.
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#TheConjuringWatchParty original table read - lot of talented people.
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@VeraFarmiga improvised part of this line. Originally it was just “after” - but she the addition of “before… and after.” Really made it. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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The green light of the motel was based on this scene from Vertigo. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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The one on the right was when the actors were praying this movie would be successful enough for the studio to make Conjuring 4.😉 #TheConjuringWatchParty
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Michael Chaves
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Thank you guys - this was a blast. Big shout out to my amazing team of actors and collaborators. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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The one on the right was from the alternate ending (I had a version where they didn't kiss and they were interrupted by a Father Gordon call) but I felt that was cruel to all the #Parmiga fans - we deserve a good kiss! HBOMax used it in a promo.
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I'm going LIVE. Join me on Twitter Spaces tonight at 6pm PT for a conversation with Journalist @thisiserikdavis about the making of #TheConjuring : The Devil Made Me Do It. We have some awesome audio from the real Warrens and the actual exorcism.
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Michael Chaves
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The Devil is real. …And the Warrens are back. The Final Trailer. Right now. Right here. The true case that proved the Devil is real. #TheConjuring : The Devil Made Me Do It, IN THEATERS and streaming exclusively on @HBOMax this Friday. Get tickets now:
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#TheConjuring3 BluRay release and Twitter watch party TOMORROW - 6pm PST / 9pm EST. I'll be posting BTS video. Concept art. Lost Demon reveal - with footage. Polaroids given away. Basically the best watch party in the history of watch parties. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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#TheConjuringWatchParty .. 5 minutes and counting!
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We reshot this. Originally they went and confronted the Occultist together but I felt like there was more drama if they were separated.
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everything’s cool and all but what I really wanna know is: where are these scenes? #TheConjuringWatchParty
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When I found this picture of nuns peeling potatoes I thought I got to get it into the movie. It really captured the humble lifestyle that real nuns live.
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The real Debbie Glatzel passed away right after we finished this movie. She stayed married to Arne for her whole life. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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#TheConjuringWatchParty Exorcism storyboards... I did all these myself (you could probably tell)
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@thxconjuring Ultimately this scene took tension away from the end of the movie. They're on the verge of being "un-killable" I didn't want them to acknowledge to each other that basically "we're going to get through this... otherwise who will be in Conjuring 4?" :)
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#TheConjuringWatchParty The tunnels were supposed to echo the "feedback loop" in the exorcism as Lorraine got closer to the Occultist
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#TheConjuringWatchParty This is absolutely my favorite shot of the movie. We need phone booths to return just for cool movie shots.
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We already have a spinoff comic! So glad this is coming out with @bravecarrot on board to tell the story. PS there's some cool easter eggs in it. #TheConjuring #TheDevilMadeMeDoIt
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I am still so glad we got to use Call Me in this scene. I still can't believe it #TheConjuringWatchParty
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I did this to show the team what the board should look like and the mood of lighting. I took a shot of the Warren house and then photoshop painted over it. The board came out looking almost exactly like how I drew it. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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If I post some #Conjuring BTS video - what's the ideal platform?
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You know the secret to an awesome #TheConjuringWatchParty ? ....Preparation! A ton of never before seen stuff. Awesome people joining. Just follow the hashtag starts at 6pst / 9est.
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#TheConjuringWatchParty The Occultist. When I was talking to @bravecarrot about her look we started talking about the Omen and Mrs. Baylock. Here's some concept art.
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@Davis10omatic played the amazing #LostDemon - this was a scene where he appeared to Arne in the jail. Even with this footage on the monitor he was really scary. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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Concept art! Originally it was called "The Devil's Library." Definitely supposed to echo the Warren's artifact room. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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Yes! And doesn't Sarah Catherine look lovely! In real life Debbie married Arne in jail - but I thought that kiss outside the courthouse was so bittersweet that I wanted to end with that. (and great detective work!)
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The way her body twists - I know how we did it but still makes me cringe. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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We are only HOURS away from the best watch party ever. And Bloody Disgusting is giving away some of those Polaroids I took. If you don’t have it already go buy the BluRay (it has special features too!) And get ready to hit play at 6pm PST / 9pm EST.
@BDisgusting
Bloody Disgusting
3 years
Tonight! Director @michaelchaves , The Occultist @EugBondurant , actor @_JulianHilliard , screenwriter @bravecarrot , contortionist extraordinaire @emeraldgw , stunt coordinator @GFos0007 , and Lost Demon actor @Davis10omatic join us for #TheConjuringWatchParty fun!! Join us!
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that knife attack whip pan was all one shot with a texas switch between the demon and Lorraine #TheConjuringWatchParty
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Watch party! It's happening. Join me @EugBondurant , @_JulianHilliard , and a bunch of awesome people for a live tweet breakdown of every moment in the movie. Every question will be answered. I hope. We also have a bunch of BTS photos and videos that I've been waiting to share.
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Set your calendars for Aug 24, 6pm PT/9pm ET for #TheConjuringWatchParty . Director @michaelchaves and "The Occultist" @EugBondurant join us for a live watch-along of THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT. Don't miss it!"
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If you haven't seen it - go to a theater and watch #ConjuringTheDevilMadeMeDoIt ...AND THEN buy a ticket for @intheheights it's an absolutely wonderful movie @jonmchu did a PHENOMENAL job. Movies are back and Sundays are great for double features.
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Here’s a split screen on the 360 flip we did. ⁦Originally posted on @griprigs ⁩. We had the best crew. Grips can do the impossible! #BuryAFriend @billieeilish
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Michael Chaves
3 years
This is my tremendously talented director of photography Michael Burgess the day we shot this scene. (He also shot #MalignantMovie - go see that too!) #TheConjuringWatchParty
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The Glatzels and the exorcism was always designed to feel like the end of another Conjuring movie. We always called it "Conjuring 2.5" #TheConjuringWatchParty
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lol these comments are the best #TheConjuringWatchParty
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#TheConjuringWatchParty here's more storyboards for this scene - when we scout I'd take pics with my phone and then put them in the background of the images - definitely helps the crew
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This scene with the police really happened just like this #TheConjuringWatchParty
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Thank you Brad this means a lot.🙏
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Excited to tell you that THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT is legit fuckin' awesome. Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga continue to be the heart and soul in this very fresh entry in #TheConjuring Universe that's also a massive tribute to the horror genre.
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One night only - all burning questions will be answered! I'll even answer some questions that aren't burning. Depends how much time we have.
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got C3 question? I got answers. ...most likely. Go to my IG story. #conjuring3 #ConjuringTheDevilMadeMeDoIt #TheConjuring
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The #TheConjuring3 Blu-Ray is out now. It's filled with PURE EVIL. Do like the Warrens: Grab it, lock it away, but not too well, so some kid gets into it and then you unleash a demon or something.
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The infirmary patient is @Davis10omatic who played the #LostDemon (I have some footage I'll share a little later) #TheConjuringWatchParty
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I love John Noble. And I just cannot believe how well he delivered in this scene. Really captured something great. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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I do hear you guys. When you ask for a trailer - I'm not personally holding it on my computer waiting to release it. It's all part of a marketing campaign planned by the absolutely brilliant team at WB.
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I was literally going to post something like this on instagram.
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The Defiler! The Marquis of Snakes! VALAK RETURNS! I'm so excited to finally share this teaser - we've been working hard on this movie and I can't wait for you all to see it - SEPTEMBER 8th!!!
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On September 8th, the greatest evil in the conjuring universe returns #TheNun2 .
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@thxconjuring @ConjuringBrasil We hinted there was more witches... and they were not happy with the Warrens.
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@GFos0007 Glen Foster led our amazing stunt team and they worked out this sequence. Him and his team were THE BEST. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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That's a good question! @BDisgusting is coordinating the giveaway I would ask them. :)
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so michael... when am i getting those polaroids...... #TheConjuringWatchParty @michaelchaves
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A good before/after of how my production designer Stephane Cressend transformed this location back to a 1950's classroom.
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love these Kastner moments. @bravecarrot knows exactly how to write a line that become quotable forever #TheConjuringWatchParty
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@thxconjuring LOVE this detective work. 🔍Makes me wish I shot more polaroids. I don't have the photo on the right. But I'll put up all the polaroids eventually. You guys have seen the best #Parmiga ones. I have some other BTS stuff to post... just getting it all organized.
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@verasblunt it was Vera who did the real shoot but our stunt team works out the logistics
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@thxconjuring ok coming soon!
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3 years
Thanks @DrewTailored . I listened to @LightTheFusePod all through making C3. The way you guys talked about the evolution of the Mission franchise gave me some great perspective on how franchises grow.
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Drew Taylor
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Was a huge fan of THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT, a film that wisely deviates from the haunted house formula for maximum spooky fun. @michaelchaves maintains the visual hallmarks of Wan's films while adding plenty. And the 80s setting rules. Also: it's scary as shit.
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@vinkasflaminka she KILLED this line - and it was on her birthday too fun fact
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I’m sure this brings some angst and frustration - even more than what everyone must be already feeling. I have my own personal list of movies, books, and video games that I'm counting down. Knowing that stuff is coming gives me a sense of stability in a very unstable world.
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lol this-
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@everblanchett we shot them separately. But Vera was willing to do it with them! Rats are very hard to wrangle.
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@pwilsx @BDisgusting so much fun. I love their chemistry. love that they're full on B&E
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@phalanges1121 @TheConjuring @VeraFarmiga @patrickwilson73 Thanks! We tried a few different songs for the ending including “You’ll never walk alone” by Elvis. I fell in love with this one because of the way it timed out on their kiss. So part coincidence, part intentional. 😉
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@Davis10omatic is the #LostDemon you can see him in the waterbed. #TheConjuringWatchParty
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@ingdsxvf close your eyes.... imagine the scariest movie you've ever seen, the amazing heart and charm that only Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson can bring, and then... credits. Now you've pretty much seen the movie. 😉
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@ConjuringBrasil Absolutely! I've been to Brazil a couple times - I love 🇧🇷! My dad is actually from Portugal.
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@7warrenz @thxconjuring LOL - that's me now looking through the photos.
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Here's the @billieeilish video I directed. She's one of the most talented people I've ever worked with - smart, creative, funny, and a great collaborator. This video was so much fun to make.
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“bury a friend” IS OUT NOW. “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”, BILLIE’S DEBUT ALBUM, IS OUT MARCH 29. PRE-ORDER NOW.
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I am the biggest fan of this amazing graphic novel and it's brilliant creators @PiaGuerra and #BrianKVaughan . Absolutely can't wait to see this series. @PanelSyndicate #YTheLastMan
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The world will be one of a kind. #YTheLastMan premieres September 13. Streaming Exclusively #FXonHulu .
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@vrfarmiga_ yeah she is just so good
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@7warrenz lol - no we didn't - I imagine it started as pretty funny and then got really scary when he grabbed the knife.
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@theheadknight yeah! the only VFX was face replacement to make all 3 actors match. That video has all 3 amazing actors who made that scene work @emeraldgw @_JulianHilliard @MollyM4124
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@BDisgusting definitely
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@tcuniversemx @VeraFarmiga @patrickwilson73 That's definitely a joke between them. But man - what chemistry! They're so good together - right?
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@katiesfarmiga thanks! I had 3 alternate songs I was debating for that ... there was a BRIEF time I wanted a Journey song - Thankfully that didn't happen.
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@detailsveraf @ConjuringBrasil I'm working on it! But needs to stay classy... these are the Warrens after all! ;)
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@stanningvera @farrrmiga @patrickwilson73 @VeraFarmiga let me work on it! where was this picture from?
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@cardelloons I love this line - @bravecarrot really knows their voices. He really captured the Warren spirit. And Vera of course kills ever line.
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