The primary hauntings center on 11-year-old Janet Hodgson, who shows signs of demonic possession, including levitation and speaking in the voice of an elderly man, Bill Wilkins. As the investigation deepens, the Warrens discover a more sinister threat—the demon nun Valak—who has a personal connection to Lorraine's terrifying premonitions. Director: James Wan , renowned for Insidious and Saw .