The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It arrives in theaters and on HBO Max June 4, and the film stars the enigmatic and supremely talented Eugenie Bondurant as “The Occultist.” The film also stars St. Pete native Patrick Wilson, alongside Vera Farmiga reprising their roles as the late Ed and Lorraine Warren.

In the latest teasers and trailers St. Pete actor Eugenie Bondurant can be seen peering through windows at our protagonists, chasing them through underground tunnels, and etching satanic symbols.

Eugenie Bondurant brings the scares in The Conjuring 3

This film follows Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they try to uncover the truth behind a murderer’s claim of demonic possession. Titled “The Devil Made Me Do It,” The Conjuring 3 circles around a real-life murder case that involved a suspect who claimed “demonic possession.”

Eugenie Bondurant was already part of the recently released thriller “Fear of Rain” starring Harry Connick Jr and Katherine Heigl.

Bondurant’s previous acting credits include the blockbuster success “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.”

Film projects find a home in St. Petersburg

Back in 2020, Justin Long was in town with Ryan Philippe, Melanie Lynskey, and Luis Guzman for the film “Lady of the Manor.” Scenes were filmed in Jannus Live and The Rusty Pelican, in addition to several neighborhoods around the ‘Burg.

More movie magic was made in the Tampa Bay region courtesy of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission and VISIT FLORIDA. Life’s Rewards showcases the beauty of travel and the rewarding communities it builds.

Life’s Rewards showcases the Tampa Bay region

“Following a uniquely challenging year for the travel industry, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater is excited to embark on this new frontier of destination marketing by bringing forth compelling programming that inspires wanderlust,” said Steve Hayes, president and CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. “‘Life’s Rewards’ is an entertaining series that is both heartwarming and binge-worthy.”

The first original scripted series developed by destination marketing organizations for streaming services, the show follows the life of Dan Kinney, played by actor Sebastian Rocha as he adjusts to an unexpected shift in lifestyle and circumstance. A privileged son of a high-profile wealth manager, Dan had it easy, until he waged everything on a big gamble and lost.

This is also a good time to remind everyone that St. Pete has a brand new indie arthouse cinema, Green Light Cinema. You can browse everything the theater is screening, and the films to come on their website.

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