Enfield Poltergeist

Lore & Background

The investigation highlighted the skepticism faced by paranormal researchers in the modern era. Unlike previous cases where local authorities were more cooperative, the Warrens had to prove the existence of the supernatural against a backdrop of scientific doubt and media scrutiny. This struggle underscored their dedication, proving that faith and evidence could coexist when facing the unknown.

In Their Own Story

The rain hammered against the windowpane of the semi-detached house on Green Street. Inside, the air felt heavy, pressing down on Peggy as she clutched her youngest child. A rhythmic thumping began in the corner of the room, not coming from a footstep, but from the wall itself. The sound grew louder, mimicking the cadence of a heartbeat that did not belong to any living soul in the house.

Reader's Guide

This case file serves as the foundation for the sequel film, The Conjuring Two. It follows Ed and Lorraine Warren as they travel from Rhode Island to London to assist a grieving mother named Peggy Hodgson. Her children are being terrorized by unseen forces within their semi-detached home on Green Street. Skepticism surrounds them from local officials, but the phenomena escalate rapidly beyond mere tricks. The narrative adapts the infamous Enfield Poltergeist events of 1977. Key moments include furniture moving autonomously and a young daughter named Janet exhibiting strange vocal traits that mimic deceased voices. The Warrens uncover a demonic presence that had been hiding in plain sight for decades, manipulating the family through fear. This event marks the first major appearance of the demon Valak within the cinematic timeline. Chronologically, this story sits between the Perron haunting and the origin tale of the Nun. It solidifies Ed and Lorraine's status as international experts while introducing a new threat that would plague the universe in future chapters.

Did You Know?

• Real-life investigators Maurice Grosse and Guy Lyon Playfair were present during the actual events.
• This is where the demon Valak first manifests to Lorraine Warren in the films.
• Janet Hodgson's levitation was a documented phenomenon captured on film in reality.
• The Warrens traveled to England specifically for this investigation, marking their only UK case in canon.