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TryASummersaultJun 13, 2016

4.8/5. James Wan has crafted the greatest horror film I've ever seen and solidified himself as the new age master of horror. I've never screamed out loud in sheer surprise/fear before but I did watching today. Imagine the best elements of The4.8/5. James Wan has crafted the greatest horror film I've ever seen and solidified himself as the new age master of horror. I've never screamed out loud in sheer surprise/fear before but I did watching today. Imagine the best elements of The Exorcist, Poltergeist, The Amityville Horror, Insidious, and The conjuring, and you have this new age classic. The camera work in this is absolutely astonishing and evokes pure tension throughout. The atmosphere and lighting is executed perfectly. The plot has several different aspects intertwining into a fantastic story overall. The soundtrack is stunningly terrifying. The demonic entities are the most frightening I've ever seen. Seriously if you are a fan of horror or just film in general you must see this. I truly hope this franchise has several more movies because both films are amazing.
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vgmkyleJun 13, 2016

Conjuring 2 redeems the franchise after the utterly terrible Annabelle. This movie satisfied me not only because of the well placed scares, but it was just brilliantly acted out and well shot. The special effects bugged me and disturbed me.Conjuring 2 redeems the franchise after the utterly terrible Annabelle. This movie satisfied me not only because of the well placed scares, but it was just brilliantly acted out and well shot. The special effects bugged me and disturbed me. James Wan is awesome.… Expand

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neonvoiceJun 12, 2016

A creepy, tense and well crafted film, overall. The first film is more fast paced and shorter and scarier.but, that doesn't mean conjuring 2 doesn't have it's moments, because it freaking! Does! The conjuring 2 is a more story driven plotA creepy, tense and well crafted film, overall. The first film is more fast paced and shorter and scarier.but, that doesn't mean conjuring 2 doesn't have it's moments, because it freaking! Does! The conjuring 2 is a more story driven plot then it's predecessor and with the 2 hour length, it help fleshes out it's characters more so than the first film. The sequel format allow for more setup action scenes for you adrenaline junkies out there. The film utilizes CGI but, with enjoyable affect. Where as the first film used no CGI or at least, non so blatant as the sequel. Cinematography is natural and fits the time period and theme of the movie. The sound effects is chilling and ambient almost, atmospheric. The acting is top-notched from all cast members, because the writing in this film coveys it's characters empathy for one another very well that, it should seem familiar to the audience. The pacing of the film know it's direction and knows it's final destination. No scenes ever felt out of place. It all flowed fluidity, never clashing with itself. All in all, worth my time and money. I want more.… Expand

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GinaKJun 12, 2016

Overall an enjoyable film, but for me the film was much too long and the London actors were not very interesting, just workmanlike. I was nodding off until Lorraine and Ed arrived in London – but then I thought the film really took off andOverall an enjoyable film, but for me the film was much too long and the London actors were not very interesting, just workmanlike. I was nodding off until Lorraine and Ed arrived in London – but then I thought the film really took off and was fantastic. The "second half" was beautifully acted with plenty of tension and great plot twists. Perhaps the problem was that the introduction to the haunting was not very interesting or original nor were the scenes of Lorraine and Ed at home,even though we are fond of them by now. Yes, I know this was necessary explanation but much of it was really dull and went on much too long. But once the plot strands came together – Wow!… Expand

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horrorliefhebJun 11, 2016

-The Conjuring 2 (alternatively known as The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist) is a 2016 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. The film was written by Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, Wan and David Leslie Johnson. It is the-The Conjuring 2 (alternatively known as The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist) is a 2016 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. The film was written by Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, Wan and David Leslie Johnson. It is the sequel to the film The Conjuring, which was released on July 19, 2013. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Warrens travel to the United Kingdom to assist the Hodgson family, who are experiencing poltergeist activity at their Enfield council house in 1977.

-The film was released in the United States on June 10, 2016, by Warner Bros. Pictures.

--Filming:

-Principal photography for The Conjuring 2 began on September 21, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. Due to inexplicable eerie events during production of the first film, a priest from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe was brought in to bless the set of the sequel by the film's producers. Production moved to London on November 18, 2015, with filming taking place in and around The Warrington, a pub in the residential district of Maida Vale. On November 22, filming took place at Marylebone station. Filming concluded on December 1, 2015. Production lasted for 50 days, with 40 days filming on sets and locations in Los Angeles, and 10 days on location in London.

-In early July 2015, lead actors Farmiga and Wilson visited Lorraine Warren at the New England Paranormal Research Center in Connecticut in preparation for their roles.

--Critical response:

-The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 73%, based on 92 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "The Conjuring 2 can't help but lose a bit of its predecessor's chilly sting through familiarity, but what remains is still a superior ghost story told with spine-tingling skill." Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average of 64 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

-In her review for The Hollywood Reporter, Sheri Linden praised the film, saying: "Three years after The Conjuring rattled the multiplex with old-school horror, director James Wan ups the ante with an excellent sequel." Owen Gleiberman of Variety gave the film a mixed review, writing: "On one level, The Conjuring 2 is just a not-bad megaplex funhouse movie, no more and no less, but on another level it offers its potential fans a helping of reassurance to go along with the fear. If there are ghost demons out there, then God must be out there as well. Audiences, it was long ago proven, will pay to see both." TheWrap's Alonso Duralde gave the film a positive review, stating: "Frightening rarely strikes twice in the same place, despite the efforts of so many horror sequels, but even if The Conjuring 2 doesn't deliver the delightful jolts of its predecessor, it maintains a consistent chill throughout, with a slow and steady dread that creeps up on you over time."

-In a mixed review, Chris Nashawaty of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B-, writing: "There are some solid scares (Wan is too gifted in the dark art of gotcha manipulation to not make you leap a few times), but there's nothing on par with the first film's brilliant hide-and-clap scene with Lili Taylor." Pete Hammond of Deadline.com wrote that he was "pleasantly surprised" by the sequel and what Wan has accomplished with the film, stating: "Wan knows the tricks of this trade (heightened sound effects, moving furniture, dark corners) but somehow miraculously he really puts a fresh spin on it all here. It's riveting stuff, even if in a familiar cinematic environment." He added: "It is one hell of a movie."

--Possible sequel:

-Director James Wan has said that a third Conjuring film is possible if response to The Conjuring 2 warranted it. He said: "There could be many more (Conjuring) movies because the Warrens have so many stories." Screenwriters Chad and Carey Hayes have also expressed interest in working on a story for another sequel. However, Wan stated that he may not have time to direct a third film because of his commitment to other projects.… Expand

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papadrew7Jun 11, 2016

All of the intelligence and freshness that the first conjuring brought to the horror genre is completely gone. The movie wasn't terrible but its a big disappointment for being a sequel to one of the best horror movies ever made.

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andrelucasJun 11, 2016

The Conjuring 2 introduces a new way of doing horror movies. The film is a true mix of scares, afflictions, romances and drama. Everything is very well architected so that the film has a more sensitive and familiar touch. The film isThe Conjuring 2 introduces a new way of doing horror movies. The film is a true mix of scares, afflictions, romances and drama. Everything is very well architected so that the film has a more sensitive and familiar touch. The film is certainly efficient in terror (perhaps even more than its predecessor), but the big bonus is the empathy that the viewer gets the family during the movie.

Featuring new tracks for future movies and using their own resources to create effective antagonists, The Conjuring 2 is certainly the best horror movie I've ever seen.… Expand

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mateuschneiderJun 11, 2016

The Conjuring is so good that it could be a TV series. I loved, I think is the best horror movie like The Conjuring, the first. I hope that this film has continuity. The Conjuring 3, please.

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roman_emperorJun 11, 2016

Critics... I think they are just trolls sometimes.

I loved this movie. The movie only has 1 moment that turn me off. The use of special effect doesn't really work for me. If the Crooked Man would have been an actual person in costume, itCritics... I think they are just trolls sometimes.

I loved this movie. The movie only has 1 moment that turn me off. The use of special effect doesn't really work for me. If the Crooked Man would have been an actual person in costume, it would have been better.… Expand

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michael1208Jun 11, 2016

Sequels of horror genre have always been cursed to turn out poor yet director James Wan manages to set his bar as compelling as the first one; though not critically-acclaimed but overall a satisfying scare without blood and gore. SlightlySequels of horror genre have always been cursed to turn out poor yet director James Wan manages to set his bar as compelling as the first one; though not critically-acclaimed but overall a satisfying scare without blood and gore. Slightly longer than its predecessor, the 134 minutes running time enhances smooth pacing of the plot, allows further debate over the controversy of supernatural phenomenons and scientific psychology, human tricks and role play of the religion organisations; even if parts of its horror elements may feel routine, it is still able to trigger chills and unsettling moods. Characters development and emotional engagement especially the love life of Warren have made this follow up more to like a family crisis drama interrupted by a demonic figure, thanks to the strong performance of the young casts, eerie but not over loud thematic scores as well as the confident cinematography and visual effects. Overall, the efforts of remaining the styles from the first one, the decision to twist the final act and the addition of dramatic aspects are mixing so well which eventually it just feels so real that leaves the desire to follow up with the next documented case.… Expand

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Baby1206BabyJun 11, 2016

Director James Wan did an amazing job once again. Yes, it looks like something we have seen it before in other horror films, but it is the cinematography that brings up the tension. The jump scares are not cheesy at all, they are great. WeDirector James Wan did an amazing job once again. Yes, it looks like something we have seen it before in other horror films, but it is the cinematography that brings up the tension. The jump scares are not cheesy at all, they are great. We also get to know more about the Warrens in this movie and what they had been through, and how they feel, which is why when the girl told Lorraine about her paranormal experience, and Lorraine being still-ed, you actually felt how Lorraine feels. This also makes the drama so rich. Definitely watch it if you like the first conjuring! And I hope they make conjuring 3 with James Wan directing it.… Expand

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JoeWilliamsJun 11, 2016

A well-written horror sequel master piece with great performances of the cast and a great hunting or creepy atmosphere that builds tension throughout the film.With scares that works best here this horror film is a must see if you are a horror fanatic

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SeanVincentJun 11, 2016

Horror sequels can be another horrible film following from it's predecessor's success that most filmmakers just want some money without any effort and interesting stuff to show,they are just blatantly lazy.Conjuring 2 didn't follow that butHorror sequels can be another horrible film following from it's predecessor's success that most filmmakers just want some money without any effort and interesting stuff to show,they are just blatantly lazy.Conjuring 2 didn't follow that but instead brought us new interesting things to this franchise with a captivating story and a hunting and creepy atmosphere,it is a well directed horror sequel.The performances were amazing,the chemistry of the Warrens was just marvelous and so thus the children in the film they were also excellent.As the film progress the tension gets higher and also thus the apprehension.This Horror film is far from the worst and near from the best it's on par with it's predecessor,Conjuring 2 is an example of a good horror sequel… Expand

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busbfranJun 10, 2016

James Wan must be praised for this amazingly directed sequel to one of the best horror franchise of recent years. The conjuring 2 comes together brilliantly with the great performances, effects and scares. This is a must watch horror!

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BrianMcCriticJun 10, 2016

Maybe the most touching heartfelt scare the crap out of me horror film I've ever seen. The script in this film is great you really care about these characters and you really feel the love of The Warren's. The extremely rare sequel that'sMaybe the most touching heartfelt scare the crap out of me horror film I've ever seen. The script in this film is great you really care about these characters and you really feel the love of The Warren's. The extremely rare sequel that's better than the original. A… Expand

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GuywiththeGamesJun 10, 2016

The best part of the movie was the beginning. Everything else was boring. This movies definition of "horror" are jump scares that wear off quick. There is no tension, not a single person in this movie dies (Except some random family in theThe best part of the movie was the beginning. Everything else was boring. This movies definition of "horror" are jump scares that wear off quick. There is no tension, not a single person in this movie dies (Except some random family in the beginning), and it is full of cliches. Random things move around the house? Check. Demon possessing a little girl? Check. The horror only happens in dark rooms cause it's more scary? Check. Also, none of the characters are interesting. I don't remember anyone. Some of the logic that this little girl was faking being possessed was some of the stupidest crap I have seen. I know that this movie was based off a true story, but that doesn't make it a good story. Like I said, NOBODY DIES. I was actually begging for someone to be killed. This movie does not even deserve an "R" rating. The only rating it deserves is a "3"… Expand

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Red-Opposom-098Jun 10, 2016

The Conjuring 2 is directed by James Wan and stars Patrick Wilson,Vera Farmiga, Madison Wolfe, Frances O' Connor, Simon McBurney and Lauren Esposito. Ok to start things off I really liked the first movie and I really wanted to like this, andThe Conjuring 2 is directed by James Wan and stars Patrick Wilson,Vera Farmiga, Madison Wolfe, Frances O' Connor, Simon McBurney and Lauren Esposito. Ok to start things off I really liked the first movie and I really wanted to like this, and I did. Since this was a horror movie sequel I had a feeling this wasn't going to be any good.
Everyone in the movie was great including the kids. There was one scene which I won't spoil had Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe and a glass of water. The nun you saw in the trailer was really scary. Even when the scary parts are not happening, the saw character moments are great. James Wan is a master of horror. You can tell he knows what he's doing. The soundtrack is great, the scares are great, and the characters are great. One huge surprise was Simon McBurney, I haven't seen him in anything but he was great. Another great thing about the movie is that it's very entertaining. My only problem is that it uses some horror cliches but its just done so well that it feels different. That's my opinion though. This is the best horror sequel to come out. Is the film perfect, no, is it great, yes. You really should check the film out when you get the chance.… Expand

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NumberOneFourJun 10, 2016

Simply the best 2016 horror film, a film epic and as good as the first , the story is diabolically chilling.
The BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEST EVER

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David05Jun 10, 2016

This sequel is really well-done, the director (James Wan) created a work of art, this movie has many different genres, it has everything, it's a horror thriller movie but it has comedy, action, romance, drama, which is awesome! This movieThis sequel is really well-done, the director (James Wan) created a work of art, this movie has many different genres, it has everything, it's a horror thriller movie but it has comedy, action, romance, drama, which is awesome! This movie tell us a great story since the beginning you can feel it! The plot is really awesome and entertaining. The scares were really creepy. This sequel is excellent !… Expand

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JWayneworldJun 10, 2016

The movie is truly awesome. It has many well made scenes. I have made a video about this movie. Just visit youtube and then search "The Conjuring 2 honest movie review (no spoilers) !!! Best Videos".
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PipeCJun 10, 2016

"The Conjuring 2" Is Equivalent To Its Predecessor, Diabolically Creepy

James Wan is the genuine Sir Alfred Hitchcock of the 21st century Three years ago, the world went crazy with the 5th invention of the Malay director, James Wan - my"The Conjuring 2" Is Equivalent To Its Predecessor, Diabolically Creepy

James Wan is the genuine Sir Alfred Hitchcock of the 21st century

Three years ago, the world went crazy with the 5th invention of the Malay director, James Wan - my king, master and role model -. "The Conjuring" triumphs in critics and box office bringing a breakthrough and resurgence to horror movies in the last decade,it's considered as the master jewel of malayan and the cinematographic of horror. Wan has continuously been providing us great achievements in commercial films, since his major debut as a director with "Saw" in 2004 to his first action film "7 Furious" last year; his shiny and original style to portray suspense and horror through each frame, has made to the director reaches to the top of podium of the films, not only in the horror genre, also the action genre, and we hope more he'll try to experiment.

"The Conjuring 2" opens the same iconic way that its predecessor, now is the famous case of Amityville (112 Ocean Avenue) which reveals to Ed and Lorraine Warren, the renowned paranormal investigators duo. Amityville was the event that gave them renown and recognition to investigators, but not by their horrible experiences, but by unbelief and ignorance of the people, which didn't believe it possible that those things happen. Later, within the film, we continue to validating in a 90s TV Show lack of confidence and credibility of the people towards the Warrens. Ironically, that skepticism would be powered once more with the Enfield Poltergeist, the case more documented to paranormal level. The famous massacre (DeFeo family) has been adapted millions and millions of times a big screen, however, Wan manages to save that gloomy essence of the night of the murder and projects it of a delirious and disturbing way in Lorraine's head, from the first minutes, "HORROR" genre shines.

The Enfield Case is adapted with purity and splendour of a script credited to Carey Hayes and Chad Hayes & James Wan and David Leslie Johnson. Wan dodges references of the two small programs have focused on the event to develop to Ed and Lorraine in the story (in real life, Warrens had not the least significance in the case, they only evidenced it one night). The film takes its time - somebody says that enough, I for one, the more see James's delights more I go crazy - to introduces the destabilized life of Peggy Hodgson (Frances O'Connor). The events happened in a interval between 1977 and 1979, to capture each sublime moment of the epoch, it was vital the intervention of the Department of costume led by Kristin Burke, the Department of light and art led by Fiona Gavin, A. Todd Holland and Andrew Rothschild, which not exaggerated in capturing the atmosphere of the 70s and 80s. Wan is amazing to recreate complex and refined milieus and sets, every shadow, square, furniture, door, toy and even each color play a fundamental role in the creation of the style of the director, a director who is delicately precise with his details, even though was a humble house, without many luxuries or support tools, the visual tension is concurrent.

On a night as any, Hodgson family is sleeping peacefully after a tiring day. Two of the four children, Janet (Madison Wolfe) and Margaret (Lauren Esposito) are awakened abruptly from their nap by an unknown entity, immediately, they go to tell what happened them to her mother, who refuses to believe and finds an Ouija board manually made by her daughters. Next day, harassment persist more sharply up to the point that the mother experiences with her own eyes paranormal events - James's interesting proposal to not to fall into the cliche that nobody believes them. Meanwhile, a suggestive sub-plot takes place in Warren family. Lorraine tends to keep fragments of each case and in their latest investigations, she sees to the Demon Nun (Bonnie Aarons), a superb and shocking demonic nun who torments them with a sinister intent, that purpose will intertwine of a sumptuous way with Hodgson's ending (which never happened).

Wan knows how to distort every trick in his favor, rung by rung construction makes that final climax has really earned. Wan is distinguished by the ability to frighten or intimidate the audience with shots both day as at night, he knows play and combine the tools that possesses, knows to keep constant tone of his film, he doesn't allow his audience to sleep, and even though this time he uses to more jump-scares than its predecessor, are equally enjoyable and are not shamelessly used. All of the above is essential in the foundations, however, the actors take all the credit Ed, Lorraine, Peggy and her four children (especially Janet) are fabulous, measured and charismatic.

"The Conjuring 2" is credited with the title "Horror film of the year" and is used for viewing the constant advancement of its director within the genre, it's hard to watch and hear, the film is not suitable for hearts or minds weak, "The Conjuring 2" an instant classic.… Expand

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kokolostaJun 10, 2016

The spookiest movie i have seen in my life.AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.

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EpicLadySpongeJun 10, 2016

There's no way I ain't falling for this obvious horror sequel bait again. Remember Insidious: Chapter 3? Well, this one manages to get positive reviews, but I fail to see what's the difference in me.

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