One of the biggest horror franchises of our time… WAS STOLEN? Warner Bros. tried to escape the clutches of author Gerald Brittle, who wrote 'The Demonologist' back in 1980 about paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. But did you know the duo promised not to sign a movie deal without Brittle's consent? That's right, 'The Conjuring' franchise was never supposed to scare you in theaters. Now a Virginia judge is allowing Brittle's $900 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema which alleges copyright infringement, conversion, conspiracy, and more details. So, don't hold your breath for any more sequels.