The Conjuring 2 Timeline ( Real )

historical_event
August 1977

Real-Life Enfield Poltergeist Case

The Enfield poltergeist case, which inspired The Conjuring 2, occurred in Enfield, London where the Hodgson family reported paranormal activities starting in 1977.

investigation
1977

Investigations by Ed and Lorraine Warren

Famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren visited the Enfield home to investigate the reported hauntings and poltergeist activity.

personal_event
August 23, 2006

Death of Ed Warren

Ed Warren, the real-life paranormal investigator portrayed in the film, passed away.

personal_event
April 18, 2019

Death of Lorraine Warren

Lorraine Warren, the co-investigator and medium depicted in the film, died.

The Conjuring 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

family_move_in
1977-08

Enfield Family Moves In

The Hodgson family settles into their council house at 284 Green Street in Enfield, London, where the paranormal activities begin.

paranormal_activity
1977-09

First Paranormal Activity Reported

Janet Hodgson and her siblings start experiencing unexplained phenomena, including knocking sounds and furniture moving on its own.

possession_event
1977-10

Spirit Possession and Manifestations

Janet exhibits signs of possession, displaying disturbing voices and levitations, prompting media and public attention.

investigation_start
1977-11-10

Warren Family Investigates Enfield Case

Ed and Lorraine Warren arrive in Enfield to investigate the haunting firsthand and attempt to communicate with the spirit.

spirit_confrontation
1977-11-20

Confrontation with the Malevolent Spirit

The Warrens and the Hodgson family confront the demonic entity, later revealed to be Bill Wilkins, the spirit of a deceased man.

exorcism_attempt
1977-11-25

Janet's Exorcism Attempt

The Warrens assist in attempting to exorcise the spirit from Janet to free her from possession.

resolution
1977-12

Conclusion of Haunting Events

The supernatural activities cease and the Enfield family regains normalcy after the Warrens' intervention.