
The Conjuring: Last Rites has just hit theaters, but the terrifying story it’s based on is very real. Known as The Smurl Haunting, this case followed Jack and Janet Smurl in Pennsylvania during the 1970s and ’80s. For over a decade, they claimed their home was plagued by violent paranormal activity — from foul odors and apparitions to assaults by a powerful demon.In this episode of Paranormal Dudes, we uncover:The chilling true events of the Smurl haunting 👀The Warrens’ investigation and attempted exorcismsThe terrifying experiences the Smurl family enduredWhat skeptics say vs. what believers refuse to dismissWhy this case became the basis for The Conjuring: Last Rites