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The Conjuring 2

2016 Directed by James Wan

The next true story from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren

Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.

Patrick Wilson Vera Farmiga Madison Wolfe Frances O'Connor Simon McBurney Lauren Esposito Benjamin Haigh Patrick McAuley Maria Doyle Kennedy Simon Delaney Franka Potente Bob Adrian Steve Coulter Chris Royds Abhi Sinha Sterling Jerins Daniel Wolfe Annie Young Elliot Joseph Cory English Emily Tasker Kate Cook Shannon Kook Thomas Harrison Jennifer Collins Robin Atkin Downes Bonnie Aarons Javier Botet Joseph Bishara Show All… Nancy DeMars

Alternative Titles

Invocação do Mal 2, Expediente Warren El caso Enfield, Prizivanje zla 2, The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist, The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Case, Conjuring 2: Le cas Enfield, Conjuring 2, The (2016), The Conjuring - Il caso Enfield, El conjuro 2, Заклинанието 2, La conjuration 2, SIRYOU KAN ENFIELD JIKEN

mystery thriller horror

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Popular reviews

Review by SilentDawn ★★★★½ 19

84/100

Someone gave James Wan a shit ton of money to make a 134 minute horror hangout movie, and even though I was NOPE NOPE NOPEING right out of the theatre as soon as the credits rolled, I don't regret a second of the experience. The Conjuring 2 is utterly rambunctious and playful, a far cry from the elegant tropes of the original chiller. The visuals and sound are cranked up to maximum fluidity and distortion, character dynamics are twice as sincere and hopeful in the face of demonic cynicism, and its pacing gives itself entirely to the various setups and payoffs of Wan's fun house horror brand. I feel sorry for the furniture in this movie, because Wan goes…
Review by Gonzo ★★★½ 2

▶ Gonzo's 2016 Movie Rankings

Is it good?
Yes.

Is it as good or better than the first film?
No, but it's better than any of James Wan's Insidious movies.

Is it scary?
It depends. If you find jump scares and horror flicks based on true events scary, then yes. One thing's for sure though—The Conjuring 2 is one creepy-ass film; arguably even creepier than the original.

The first movie opens with the haunted doll Annabelle. What paranormal case does the sequel open with?
The Amityville Horror, which packs more creativity and creepiness than all of the Amityville remakes and sequels combined.

What's the sequel about this time around?
The Enfield Poltergeist, aka England's Amityville.

What are the best parts?…
Review by Ava Davis ★★★★½ 3

I cried a bit but honestly are you fucking surprised like come on.
Review by Lucy ★★

they sure did... conjure more things
Review by Evan ★★★★ 2

When a movie makes you shit your pants <<<>>>
Review by Arielrocks5 ★★★ 25

People who make horror movies nowadays seem to confuse startling the viewers with being the most terrifying thing out there. Horror, much like comedy, is incredibly subjective to personal preference in an even higher manner because what may scare one viewer may not for another.

I don't like horror that always goes quite whenever something "scary" is about to happen, because all it does is leave me saying to myself (often out loud) where the spooky ghost or monster is about to pop out from. Less with a sense of dread and more so of pure annoyance.

Part of my issue with both "Conuring" movies is that they contradict themselves for no real reason at all. The whole "Based on…

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Review by saige ★★★

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Review by Ryan ★★★★

We unintentionally watched 2 Vera Farmiga movies 2 days in a row. Nothing wrong with that - she's great.
Review by Jack ★★★½

The plot and formula is almost identical to the first film and a couple of parts felt a bit cheesy, but it still has the good atmosphere and creepy moments that you want from it - making it an overall solid follow up. Plus the girl in the film was REALLY good.
Review by lunatico ★★★★

Most of the time I never really get terrified of horror films but this one...more than any other horror film nowadays really gave me that kind of fright and spook that I did not expected at all. Of course it's a plus that I was able to watch it during the night with a blanket on.
Review by bianca ★★★

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Review by Nina A. ★★★★

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Review by ian ★★★½

not quite as good as the first one, it isn’t as well constructed or as scary, but it does such a good job driving home the characters and their dynamics that it’s impossible not to have a great time with it. it feels a little pushy at times in the way it’s trying to jumpstart a cinematic universe, but it makes it work pretty decently. and admittedly it does a LOT of legwork without feeling like it.

the film really shines when it’s focused on the immediate plot, the Warrens relationship, and the dynamic of the family that they’re helping; which is the real meat of the movie anyway. and yeah the crooked man fucks

anyway, really enjoyed this one and i’m excited to keep getting into the franchise!