Michael Chaves is an American filmmaker known for directing horror films in The Conjuring Universe franchise. He made his directorial debut with The Curse of La Llorona in 2019, and directed The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It in 2021. Chaves has gained recognition in the horror genre for his atmospheric films featuring supernatural elements and suspenseful storytelling. He has collaborated closely with producer James Wan on projects in The Conjuring series.