The Conjuring 2 Review

The Conjuring 2 is the sequel to the hugely successful The Conjuring. It is once again directed by James Wan and stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. This time around the Warrens head to Enfield, England to help a family that is being haunted by an unknown entity.

The Conjuring 2 is really good, which surprises me since horror sequels tend to suck. James Wan once again proves that he knows how to make not just a good horror film, but a good film in general. Every single shot here has a purpose. The way the camera moves, the sound, everything works to build up tension throughout the film. The first half of the film is consistently scary, with even the daytime scenes being full of tension and suspense. The second half is still very scary, but there are scenes that focus on the characters. I loved this scenes as much as the scary ones because of how well written they were. It made me care for everyone in the film, and added something that most horror films lack: heart.

The acting is superb, but I do want to give major props to Madison Wolfe, who plays the main girl in the film. If she had had done a bad job the film would not have worked at all, specially since she is the girl who gets possessed in the film. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga have great chemistry, and have some very sweet moments that you normally don't see in a film like this.

I do have a couple of negatives though. There is a little bit more reliance on jump scares. They are earned though since the tension is built up throughout every scene, but I would have liked less like in the first film. My other complaint is the fact that the ending isn't too scary or intense. It also doesn't make too much sense since it tries to connect the main storyline with the Lorraine Warren storyline, and it didn't work for me.

The Conjuring 2 is definitely a must watch. It is scary throughout, and it also has great characters and heart. I hope they make a third one as long as James Wan is directing, because he has definitely proven that he can make a damn good horror film that isn't just scary, but also filled with heart and memorable characters. 4/5