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Rebecca31Sep 10, 2018

Well the Conjuring Universe is back with yet another money making spinoff, everyone's favourite Nun Valak. So come on down to Romania's scariest castle, join The Nun and all her nun friends in one of this years most over the top horrors. AlsoWell the Conjuring Universe is back with yet another money making spinoff, everyone's favourite Nun Valak. So come on down to Romania's scariest castle, join The Nun and all her nun friends in one of this years most over the top horrors. Also featuring a priest with a haunted past, a young nun on the verge of making her final vows and a Frenchman who's just there for plot reasons. Sent by the Vatican to investigate the mysterious death of a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania. Together they confront a malevolent force in the form of The Nun.

Get ready for 96 minutes of creepy exterior shots of the scary castle, then cut to the scary foggy woods surrounding the castle and then to the scary graveyard in the grounds of the castle. It doesn't take long for The Nun to show up to scare you over and over again. It's so in your face constantly, practically grabbing you and screaming in your face in the hope of scaring you. Repetitive and predictable to the point of boredom. The Nun growling at you and then chasing you down a scary candle lit corridor and repeat. Again and again, just when you think the jump scares are over..Bang oh there's the Nun again growling in the corner but oh she has all her nun mummy friends with her too. Oh now she's in the mirror, no wait she's behind you. Yawn, this was a tedious mess. The Conjuring movies are entertaining "you get what you pay for" horrors whereas their spinoffs Annabelle and now The Nun are unnecessary horror movies based around minor characters in the Conjuring Universe, nobody asked for their own movie or origin story. We don't really care where they came from to be honest. They showed up in the Conjuring, did their thing and that's it. We don't need to know how the Nun came to be or who she's killed along the way, not everything needs an explanation. Just take a look at what Prometheus/Alien Covenant did to the franchise. Just because the Nun got some good scares in The Conjuring 2 doesn't mean the same will translate into a single movie. So please Conjuring Universe can you stop with the spinoffs, somehow they're getting worse. Enough. Not recommended, avoid or face the consequences.… Expand

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dashtagSep 7, 2018

A scary movie, some plot flaws but it was fun. I was pleased with the movie, it had a lot to live up to considering it is the prequel to a Great Horror movie franchise.

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Compi24Sep 12, 2018

Five movies deep into the "Conjuring" universe and I still haven't a clue of what to expect. You rope us in with "The Conjuring," push us away with the "Annabelle" spinoff, rope me in again with "The Conjuring 2," convince me that goodFive movies deep into the "Conjuring" universe and I still haven't a clue of what to expect. You rope us in with "The Conjuring," push us away with the "Annabelle" spinoff, rope me in again with "The Conjuring 2," convince me that good "Conjuring" spinoffs are at least possible with the halfway decent "Annabelle: Creation," and then confuse the hell out of me with this. Now, don't get me wrong, "The Nun" is nowhere near the worst horror movie I've ever seen. In fact, I wouldn't even go so far as to say that it's among the worst. It's just so painfully mediocre and bland. Jump scare here. Jump scare there. Wasted performance here. Lazy plot element there. It just feels so by the numbers and basic. I only wish that the film's magnificently designed sets informed upon anything in a story respect. Guess not.… Expand

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WWEJoker2013Sep 8, 2018

The most anticlimactic movie I have seen all year. Worst movie of the franchise next to Annabele.

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FatalBrushSep 14, 2018

The story is predictable and all this movie does is use jump scares to be remotely scary. The acting was good though and the characters were likeable. However, that's all there is to this movie. I'd say it's a movie you could perhaps watch atThe story is predictable and all this movie does is use jump scares to be remotely scary. The acting was good though and the characters were likeable. However, that's all there is to this movie. I'd say it's a movie you could perhaps watch at home but don't waste your money going to the cinema for this one.… Expand

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ErickFernandoSep 7, 2018

The movie is good, but not so good like the other movies, my favorite is the conjuring. I was waiting for something really diferent and something that really scares me, sorry

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imthenoobOct 30, 2018

The cast was good, The atmosphere was right and the story was reasonable but the Nun was just another predictable and repetitive addition to the Conjuring series. And the heavy reliance on jump scares really brings it down IMO.

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kuehnauFeb 27, 2019

'The Nun' basically ties into the Conjuring series, by taking a look at one of the "demons" that have been threatening the Warrens ever since the first movie.

What could have been one of the most interesting and unique movies in the series'The Nun' basically ties into the Conjuring series, by taking a look at one of the "demons" that have been threatening the Warrens ever since the first movie.

What could have been one of the most interesting and unique movies in the series ends up being a slow, crappy, unenthusiastic cash grab. Besides loosely connecting the movie to the first one at the very beginning and at the end, there is almost nothing to be seen of the Warrens. As a matter of fact, the footage that is seen, is all recycled from the first film.

That in itself, wouldn't have been terrible, if the writers and directors for the film had made any attempt at all to actually do some creative writing. The scenes are all over the place, very little of the film makes sense, most of the major characters show very little common sense in the film and the movie does absolutely nothing to try and explain where 'The Nun' came from other than the fact it is sheer evil.

Only to twist the dagger even deeper in the wound, instead of actually having part of the movie explore the possession of "Frenchy" and further explore one of the stories of the Warrens, in a extreme case of laziness, they simply use more recycled footage from the first film to reference the possession. I honestly don't know what happened, The Conjuring was one of the best horror movies I've seen in years and then suddenly all of the other movies after that are simply lazy, crappy, cash cows that do as little as possible to make any sort of attempt at being redeemable films.

Film makers and writers pay close attention, this is how you quickly kill a new promising franchise like The Conjuring.… Expand

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bthomasSep 9, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know there's something wrong with a horror film when the demon goes around grabbing people by their collars.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticSep 15, 2018

The Nun chooses to hit you with jump scare after jump scare and atmosphere and performances are good, the characters and script are weak. Don't look for The Nun to forward the mythology in any way either. Overall a low 5 a C.

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marcmyworksNov 25, 2018

The Nun is enjoyable in that way that all terrible movies are enjoyable, and while there are a few good scares, overall its just a mess. I'm having Nun of it.

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sscott0829twSep 12, 2018

Well I like the actors in the movies, they surely do a decent job. But the plot is boring, just a bunch of people go to a haunted Abbey, feels like a horror game where you go to a haunted place for adventure and Valak just wandering aroundWell I like the actors in the movies, they surely do a decent job. But the plot is boring, just a bunch of people go to a haunted Abbey, feels like a horror game where you go to a haunted place for adventure and Valak just wandering around pranking you and jumpscare you. They even throw tons of zombies into this...… Expand

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AcaciaSep 16, 2018

This is a really creepy movie! I wanted to leave the theater to get popcorn, but wanted to wait until things slowed down. They never did! The action takes place in an old convent in romania that has been pretty much deserted for a longThis is a really creepy movie! I wanted to leave the theater to get popcorn, but wanted to wait until things slowed down. They never did! The action takes place in an old convent in romania that has been pretty much deserted for a long time. A new nun and a priest are sent there to find out what has been going on. A young nun has hung herself and they want to find out why. Things get creepy right away. I thought this was a really good movie and think the pace was right on.… Expand

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teaguewdSep 9, 2018

7/10 = Exactly what you could hope for in a movie like this. You go in and sit down, not expecting 'The Conjuring', but hoping for something in that vein, a tasty treat that won't feel like the first time, but might sate that ever-prolonged7/10 = Exactly what you could hope for in a movie like this. You go in and sit down, not expecting 'The Conjuring', but hoping for something in that vein, a tasty treat that won't feel like the first time, but might sate that ever-prolonged hunger for good horror. Its an arduous hunt, and the perils around Moviepass and skyrocketing ticket prices notwithstanding, this one might just do it for you. Its not a great slow-burn. The pacing gives an impression of a 2.5 hour screenplay cut down to an abridged runtime. You'll have to run with character archetypes because the exposition is wanting. As any fan of horror knows, sometimes you have to play the build-up in your head, and I assume that's a little of what they've been trying to do, thrusting that terrifying 'nun' into the previous titles. As a fixture, the image doesn't lose much of its horrifying quality, even after being interspersed through two films already. Other than that, this film doesn't much resemble its predecessors.

I've seen the director's previous work, and thankfully this film doesn't resemble it much either. I found the set dec and effects pretty good, even compelling in moments. While's there's no brilliant stylistic element that dominates the film and sculpts its atmosphere, neither is there a consistent foible. We spend nearly the entire film in creepy and 'unsafe' environs, and a weaker film would fall prey to normalization of that space. 'The Nun' somehow keeps it fresh...and that's precisely a reason to go and see it.

All in all, it's close to hitting the mark in all the right ways, but don't expect the characters nor the story to fully engage. If you go in with as low-expectations as I did, and keep in mind that I did go in (I would have even put in the $13.50 had it come to it), you will come out pleasantly surprised and perhaps a little refreshed. I should add that this is a fertile premise within the horror genre, at least to my eager eyes, and I've always been a sucker for the themes explored in 'The Exorcist'. This one delves into religious subject matter about as much as any horror film I've ever seen.… Expand

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sjwilkinNov 18, 2018

Terrifying, tense, slow burning, shocking, entertaining... ah The Conjuring was such a good movie! and The Nun is none of these. Awful acting, terrible story, bad bad jump scares, random acts of attempted scares that you can see coming a mileTerrifying, tense, slow burning, shocking, entertaining... ah The Conjuring was such a good movie! and The Nun is none of these. Awful acting, terrible story, bad bad jump scares, random acts of attempted scares that you can see coming a mile off have zero affect.
This is as bad as the 1st Annabelle spin off if not worse.… Expand

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PiranteSep 16, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie has good and bad points but the big issue are the key elements the movie gets wrong. I'll briefly sum it up.

Positives:

- Excellent visuals, no less than you'd expect from the franchise.
- Good film score that compliments the on screen action well.
- It is scary at its core and, whether or not you enjoy it, you will likely feel those hair-raising moments.
- A good villain. The imagery (a demonic nun) is a strong, evil character to be the antagonist.
- In terms of tying in with the franchise I feel the movie connects itself adequately to the others.

Negatives:

- Over does the jump scares. They frighten in the moment but add little to the sense of dread/tense atmosphere and, after a while, negatively affect those atmospheric elements.
- The three main protagonists are all weak characters. 'Frenchy' does the annoying thing of making humorous quips at moments were a humorous quip would be the last thing somebody would utter. The priest is simply useless and continually gets himself into trouble without really helping anyone. The main lead again lacks any sort of power and it makes the plot feel very unbalanced - Valak should be able to, given how weak and ineffectual they are, be able to kill them all within the first 10 minutes of the movie.
- Lack of padding. The characters are not good because a back story, for any of them, is almost entirely lacking. We're given glimpses of the priests and that is it (the demon boy Daniel is given literally zero explanation, he simply provides a mechanism to keep haunting the priest). The reason for the main protagonist's selection to accompany the priest is very sketchy and not explained well (if at all). 'Frenchy' and his background is by the same measure completely lacking. It makes the characters feel very hollow and makes it very difficult to empathise with said characters predicament(s).
- Pacing. I found the first half of the movie scarier and better paced. There were genuinely scary moments (graveyard of crosses scene, initial moments at the castle) and these were helping build a story. The second half loses its way and jumps to a series of increasingly unlikely events in order to move the plot forward. These feel forced and, though individual scenes still pack a punch, the disjointed nature of the plot causes the film to lose its way. This is probably the weakest aspect of the movie. -- The ending. It feels weak and somewhat anti-climactic. I may be alone in this but after previous events in the movie this lacks impact and feels cheap. It seems obvious to me that 'Frenchy' would be possessed, surely you would try to check this given what we are told about the demon (it needs a human soul). There are also plot holes that remain largely unexplained i.e. is the demon was cast back into the protective gate how/why was it also in possession of Frenchy at the close? Not a deal breaker but there are too many of these holes in the plot.
- Over using the same horror elements. The possessed nun is used, and not just for Valak, repeatedly in the movie. I felt it was far too much and, by the end of the movie, the demonic nun (a horror character I actually like) loses pretty much all of its impact.
- It is not believable. This sounds stupid because few horror movies are. But with the precedents set by The Conjuring 1 & 2 and other James Wan projects they have a feeling of being real. You can suspend reality for a few hours and allow yourself to buy into the story they sell. I never had that feeling during this movie and always felt the movie was too far-fetched in its execution (the blood of christ a particularly daft idea).

Conclusion:

An OK horror movie that has serious flaws. It will also suffer due to being compared to the other movies in the franchise (which are far superior in my view). Maybe not one to pay movie ticket prices for but OK for a casual viewing at home.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 16, 2018

Frankly I'm not happy with this supernatural cinematic universe that unfortunately and sadly only exists for the mere interest of getting easy money from the audiences but I don't blame the studios only, I also blamed the audiences because aFrankly I'm not happy with this supernatural cinematic universe that unfortunately and sadly only exists for the mere interest of getting easy money from the audiences but I don't blame the studios only, I also blamed the audiences because a lof of them want this.

There's been already five films inside this cinematic universe and only two have been worth. I'll say two and a half good films, Annabelle 2 wasn't that bad but Annabelle and now The Nun, are nothing terrible horror films that offer nothing more than cheap scares and I'm honestly tired of it.

A completely misguieded effort.… Expand

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beamabrian1Sep 17, 2018

The Nun relies solely on jump scares. The narrative is bit weak. Good performance by Farmiga in this thriller but definitely the weakest movie in the conjuring series to date.

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whoischarlotteSep 13, 2018

For a film titled 'The Nun', the Nun was not actually in the film that much. This film had a fair share of jump scares but had flaws regarding plot and characters.

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TheRussianatorSep 8, 2018

The newest chapter in the Conjuring universe provides plenty of standard jumpscares, a likable cast, and a few creepy set pieces. Unfortunately, it also forgets to provide a sensible plot and creative dialogue.

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amheretojudgeFeb 7, 2019

Vow To No More Wow.

The Nun Hardy's drama is, yes, scary, but also comes with a ton of baggage that cannot be negotiated. This is what I have loved and flinched about this franchise, it dares constraint the all mighty power- "God Ends Here"Vow To No More Wow.

The Nun

Hardy's drama is, yes, scary, but also comes with a ton of baggage that cannot be negotiated. This is what I have loved and flinched about this franchise, it dares constraint the all mighty power- "God Ends Here" it whispers- but fumbles to prove it. This mixed feeling is what's left in your hand at the end of the exorcism, is it a marketing tease or inadequacy, only God knows; if it is in its territory. The knack for drawing out humor and delivering cliched cinematic dialogues in an extremely tensed environment disenchants the viewers from its dark perilous vision and compromises the quality.

Antics are smart enough to scar you let alone scare you, but as much as gripping as these sequences are, the build up of them aren't weaved out with clean execution, there is a lot of uncertainty in their own laws, the mythology lacks the malleability to blatantly announce or demand their rights. This installment is the most animated of all, and surprisingly the scariest of all, the neat environment and the poised nature of the demons is something to be inspired from.

The real culprit is the predictability of the film, not for the characters, but for the sequences that the maker loves immensely, it aches you to see someone with so much effort working on one big hokum. There is no other room for the cast to invest, it is all Farmiga, from the curse to the blessing. If this is a horror served us by the makers, she comes off as the impenetrable beauty, the kryptonite to the evil, her performance justifies all the work done by her elder sister in previous installments. The Nun is worthy of a vow as far as thrills are concerned, drama has to be searched for and later be disappointed by.… Expand

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DavidNotDave27Sep 22, 2018

Such a disappointment compared to the other films in this universe.
The Nun is a boring and formulaic horror film that relies too heavily on jump scares.
At no point do you care about the characters or fear they may be in danger.
Not worth your time.

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br_mooreSep 9, 2018

The Nun is a movie with a mixture of strong highs and disappointing lows. Majority of the movie leans towards strong highs, with some truly incredible visuals, a good handful of horrifying scares, and great atmosphere.
Where the movie faltersThe Nun is a movie with a mixture of strong highs and disappointing lows. Majority of the movie leans towards strong highs, with some truly incredible visuals, a good handful of horrifying scares, and great atmosphere.
Where the movie falters is an inconsistent tone at times, some weirdly cheap scenes, and an out-of-place character by the name of "Frenchie", who tends to distract from the movie's better moments.
Still, this is a surprisingly quality movie with plenty of genuinely freaky and memorable moments that left me nervous and satisfied.… Expand

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GrachechkovskiSep 27, 2018

I like the "Conjuring" universe and watched all their movies. But this film isn't horrible and fearful for me from word 'absolutely'. However, I want to thanks for two very marvelous scenes with the scenery and the overall picture: the sceneI like the "Conjuring" universe and watched all their movies. But this film isn't horrible and fearful for me from word 'absolutely'. However, I want to thanks for two very marvelous scenes with the scenery and the overall picture: the scene with a coffin and the scene with dead nuns closer to the end… Expand

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Daniellockhart0Sep 13, 2018

Its a bland but kinda fun horror movie but its a mess like dum characters and stupid plot but its still a okay movie.

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hora2727Sep 14, 2018

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HaruHirantaSep 14, 2018

The film's gothic and horrifying atmosphere brings about a sheer tension, yet that is only where its title claims the "darkest" chapter among the Conjuring films. There were nothing memorable about the characters, except for their dumbwittedThe film's gothic and horrifying atmosphere brings about a sheer tension, yet that is only where its title claims the "darkest" chapter among the Conjuring films. There were nothing memorable about the characters, except for their dumbwitted decisions and motives throughout their stay in the abbey. With all honesty, Valak rules over Annabelle, The Crooked man, and Bathsheba in so many levels. Hence, the film should have leveled with Valak's superiority.… Expand

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GarethBNov 17, 2018

A massive step down from the main conjuring movies, I liked sister Irene though.

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goncalocoutoOct 20, 2018

"The Nun" é uma sequela com bons atores, mas o enredo é chato e não mostra nada de original. Não é o melhor filme de terror para ver, mas também não é atrozmente mau.
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qqiwkqaqwNov 23, 2018

Good movie, but not at the levels of the first two the conjuring, overall it's a good spin-off, more than enjoyable.

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ParisonealMar 26, 2019

If the scary/thriller movie genre is not your cup of tea, then this movie is clearly not for you. However, if you enjoy a good scary movie, this is also not the movie for you. The Nun is a movie that relies heavily on cheap jump scares (onesIf the scary/thriller movie genre is not your cup of tea, then this movie is clearly not for you. However, if you enjoy a good scary movie, this is also not the movie for you. The Nun is a movie that relies heavily on cheap jump scares (ones not even delivered well) and seems to just drag on, mostly because of side plot(s) that add little to nothing to the movie other than a padded runtime. There were some decent visuals throughout the movie that grab your interest, but mostly it just goes through the scary movie cliches checklist. And why in these movies do these evil demons from hell mess with everyone like some bad prankster? Overall, The Nun was a poorly told scary movie, that really wasn't that scary.… Expand

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JLauSep 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nun and priest investigate a suicide at a monastery where the nuns, who are walking and talking, have already been killed by a demon before they get there.… Expand

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Astor_Sep 7, 2018

No doubt many would be drawn to watch this due to its link to the conjuring series with the evil nun entity which briefly appeared in its series.

The plot follows a priest and a Catholic novitiate who are sent to investigate the death ofNo doubt many would be drawn to watch this due to its link to the conjuring series with the evil nun entity which briefly appeared in its series.

The plot follows a priest and a Catholic novitiate who are sent to investigate the death of Sister Irene. Frenchie, a guy who is tasked with transporting supplies to the nun, is also tasked with meeting up with them and bringing them to the abbey. A series of strange, evil occurrences follows in their brief stay at the cursed abbey...

The scare scenes in this movies follow the likes of the Insidious series, thus it does nothing much for me it terms of scare. I do appreciate the amount of effort put into making the creepy atmosphere, with the eerie scenes and suspenseful soundtrack.

This is an okay horror movie to watch, neither spectacularly good, nor is it atrociously bad.… Expand

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Minh18121999Sep 7, 2018

Let be honest this movie is kind of mediocre,ok yes it is "scary and creepy" and looks solid,but the fact that having illogical plot points or character's dumbass choice really tanks this movie and the ending is so abrupt and conventional,theLet be honest this movie is kind of mediocre,ok yes it is "scary and creepy" and looks solid,but the fact that having illogical plot points or character's dumbass choice really tanks this movie and the ending is so abrupt and conventional,the twist is so glaring also has no surprise at all.The funniest part is they put that right in the beginning of the film.Jump scares,at some,they works,but throughout the film they are too many and become really conventional and repetitive,which leads to my biggest issue with The Nun,they oddly goes to a point where the film has nothing to tell,it is just jump scare after jump scare after jump scare after jump scare,The Conjuring 1 and 2 or even Annabelle Creation did so effectively bc they kept those very minimal,but when they hit,they were frightening and every jump scares in those movies are creative and suspenseful, in here it is just a string of jump scare scenes that is thrown at you to make you scare but doesn't impact you that much,THIS IS LAZY CMON.Overall,The Nun is extremely average,dont go seeing this movie expecting The Conjuring 1,2 level… Expand

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Nobilis1984Sep 9, 2018

Danke für einen Horrorfilm den keiner haben wollte. Conjuring 1+2 waren schon nicht gut und dann muss natürlich ein Spin-Off her. Hollywood lasst es einfach.

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AngryShark92Sep 8, 2018

The Nun is supposed to be a prequel to The Conjuring series and explain the origins of one of its most creepy characters... and while it does that to an extent... I cannot help but feel like this movie failed to enhance the scare factor ofThe Nun is supposed to be a prequel to The Conjuring series and explain the origins of one of its most creepy characters... and while it does that to an extent... I cannot help but feel like this movie failed to enhance the scare factor of Valak's background.

The movie centres around the Vatican sending a priest and a novitiate Nun to investigate the apparent suicide of a Nun from a reclused church in the woodlands of Romania. The two are sent to determine why a suicide was committed as it is considered to be a grave sin to take your own life. While they are there they encounter strange occurrences and face spectral encounters that leave them to wonder whether the grounds there can still be considered holy.

The Nun is creepy in it's atmosphere, and most of the credit for that has to go to the soundtrack artist for creating eerie and uncomfortable tracks to accompany the movie, the setting in Romania is also due some credit as the defiled church, and the surrounding woodlands were also very atmospheric and creepy. Notice how I say creepy and not scary. Valak herself, is as expected, a very ominous looking figure and certainly helps keep the tensions and heartbeat high, but that is about all I have in mind for positives to mention.

The plot is unoriginal, to say the least. Portal from hell released these demonic spirits that want to possess hosts to spread the evil to anyone that treads on it's unhallowed ground... I cannot tell if this is part of The Conjuring storyline or a mixture of Doom and Amityville Horror... blended in the most unnatural and contrived way possible. The Conjuring movies were great because they always had tension, the jump scares were timed right, the acting was great, the movies was dark and ominous (Minus the CGI Hook Bro, still makes me laugh) and the plot was interesting for the most part, but The Nun had some really awkward light moments with Frenchie that made the audience laugh and kind of broke the tension and immersion for me. I won't lie, I chuckled too, but I see these types of movies to be scared and The Nun just did not scare me at all. I have to repeat this one more time... "It was creepy, but it was not scary".

+ Creepy atmosphere
+ Great soundtrack
+ Valak is still a menacing evil spirit
+ Excellent location choice

- Redundant and poor plotline
- Mediocre acting
- Predictable
- Creepy, but not scary
- Light hearted moments break tension
- Loosely ties into Conjuring series, contrived almost
- Valak deserved more screentime
- Some cringe-worthy moments

I guess I'll have to chalk this up to seeing too many horror movies recently, because I was able to predict every plot device and jumpscare. That's not too brag, its just the truth when you have seen enough of these types of movies. I thoroughly enjoyed The Conjuring movies as I thought those were scary, but these spin offs are barely tethered to the series and tie in loosely to those films, if at all.

Overall, I cannot say I recommend this to anyone outside of hardcore fans of The Conjuring series, as it will most likely disappoint. It was nice to see Valak get her own movie and have the origin explained but it could have been done a lot better and with better plot development. Seems like I missed opportunity to me. This movie is a 40 for me.… Expand

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aasifuddinSep 8, 2018

I love all The Conjuring universe films. Heck, I didn't even mind the first Annabelle movie and thought it had some good scares. But this...this was not good. I was so excited to watch this movie because lets be real, the nun was freaky asI love all The Conjuring universe films. Heck, I didn't even mind the first Annabelle movie and thought it had some good scares. But this...this was not good. I was so excited to watch this movie because lets be real, the nun was freaky as hell. She made me pee my pants in The Conjuring 2, but ugh...they ruined the chance to make her all that memorable. The movie was choppy, the scares were cheap, and the tense moments and playing with the light and dark that the James Wan movies had previously, just weren't there. Although I thought the acting was solid, the characters fell victim to poor choices and unexplained decision making which made this fall into a "regular horror movie" rather than elevating itself from the standard horror flick like The Conjuring did. "What was that noise over there? Hmmm let me investigate. Oh there is a nun now sitting on my bed whispering prayers with an upside down cross above her. Let me go touch her shoulder and see how she is doing." "Oh look someone just walked down into an empty cellar in the middle of the night...let me go follow them and ask how they are doing by myself with a candle." Unless you work for Ghost Hunters, NO one does that.

PS: Can we please stop with all the scary scenes that ends up just being a dream?… Expand

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Lambo442Sep 8, 2018

The set designs, costuming, makeup and special effects are pretty awesome but the film falls short due to having no build up of tension and just bludgeoning you with horror set pieces straight away. It's so far fetched and theatrical that itThe set designs, costuming, makeup and special effects are pretty awesome but the film falls short due to having no build up of tension and just bludgeoning you with horror set pieces straight away. It's so far fetched and theatrical that it doesn't offer any sense of plausibility and you can't relate to any of the characters. You can literally guess when the next jump moment is going to occur too, which is a shame. It's gorgeous to look at but ultimately quite dull. I also found it hard to hear what the lead priest was saying at times as his accent was so thick and he mumbled a lot… Expand

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TheQuietGamerSep 9, 2018

The best bad horror movie ever.

The Nun is absolutely NUTS. A return to the '80s style of horror where literally anything could happen. It still falls into a lot of modern trappings such as idiotic characters and a lot of jump scares, butThe best bad horror movie ever.

The Nun is absolutely NUTS. A return to the '80s style of horror where literally anything could happen. It still falls into a lot of modern trappings such as idiotic characters and a lot of jump scares, but it's hard to not have fun with these aspects too. The writing makes absolutely no sense. Not just in the context of the movie itself, but in the larger Conjuring universe as well. So many plot holes and continuity errors. It's all just an excuse to let the madness unfold. There are zombie nuns and Taissa Farmiga spits the blood of Jesus Christ into a demon's face. All of it is done with a mostly straight face too. There is certainly a sense of humor to be found here, one that is both intentional and the result of some cheesy writing, but I appreciated how this was a genuine effort to try and scare people.

You will find some initial frustration of the eye rolling variety when you see the characters make dumb decisions like following a demon into another incredibly obvious trap for the umpteenth time (Demián Bichir plays the dumbest priest ever), but with thrilling jolts and more crazy, reality-bending insanity waiting for you around every corner it's easy to get caught up in the movie's rambunctious energy. I once thought that the MonsterVerse was the only cinematic universe outside of the MCU that looked like it was going to be ay good. After watching this I think I'm going to have to reconsider. Because sans the first Annabelle, The Conjuring Universe is looking pretty darn good. You simply have not lived until you've watched The Nun.… Expand

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SEROJNov 10, 2018

The Conjuring was great. Unfortunately this "prequel" failed to amaze me! So full of cliches and cringy scenes that i feel sorry for my wasted time. If you're a fan of the true cinema - look elsewhere.

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Meth-dudeSep 7, 2018

Despite the cringe worthy dialogue, the numerous horror clichés and the constant jump scares, The Nun still manages to be a more than decent horror flick. With a very well done eerie atmosphere, great acting performances and genuinelyDespite the cringe worthy dialogue, the numerous horror clichés and the constant jump scares, The Nun still manages to be a more than decent horror flick. With a very well done eerie atmosphere, great acting performances and genuinely unnerving sequences, it's about as good as you could expect it to be. If you're a fan of The Conjuring franchise or just a fan of ghost movies, you will probably enjoy this one.… Expand

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Movie3Sep 7, 2018

Not bad, but could have been better. Still gives the scares we want and makes a strong enough chapter to be in the series. But it's definitely rushed in it's 95 minutes. Still gives what I came for =)

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RichardSayreSep 7, 2018

The fifth and latest chapter of The Conjuring universe, THE NUN is a lean, mean little horror story. While not quite living up to the Warren's and their investigations, it does still serve up a fresh dish of spooky. It may lean a little hardThe fifth and latest chapter of The Conjuring universe, THE NUN is a lean, mean little horror story. While not quite living up to the Warren's and their investigations, it does still serve up a fresh dish of spooky. It may lean a little hard on the jump scares, but besides that it's an enjoyable summer flick.… Expand

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milanklauiSep 7, 2018

Lazy directing and rehashing scares arguably make this the worst film in the franchise.

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tropicAcesSep 7, 2018

Only occasionally chilling, the film wastes its gothic castle setting on a bland CGI monster yawn-fest...

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bkristmanSep 7, 2018

Poor entry in this horror franchise . Probably was made in a single weekend with 10 actors in an abandoned church for a few thousand dollars by the looks of it.
Like an old joke...."a priest a nun and a frenchman go into this church see....."Poor entry in this horror franchise . Probably was made in a single weekend with 10 actors in an abandoned church for a few thousand dollars by the looks of it.
Like an old joke...."a priest a nun and a frenchman go into this church see....." and stuff starts happening.
There is no actor chemistry,no backstory on the characters , a few attempted jokes that don't work.
The priest is really lame for someone who's supposed to be an experienced demonologist. The nuns are forgettable.
The villain could be a plastic construction and has no personality. Best thing about it is the church itself .
Can't recommend paying for this.Wait and netflix it .… Expand

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MayfieldjaSep 17, 2018

Overall this story has a few solid scares but the performances and the writing struggle to create something meaningful. Some will like, most will not.

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d0vla11Sep 12, 2018

This movie ain't scary at all.
Can't say that first chapter was bad and the whole story is quite solid, but the rest of the movie felt a bit lame.
There are scenes which will make you laugh and some with heroic music. XD Not sure if this oneThis movie ain't scary at all.
Can't say that first chapter was bad and the whole story is quite solid, but the rest of the movie felt a bit lame.
There are scenes which will make you laugh and some with heroic music. XD Not sure if this one or Annabele (2014) are the worst in this universe.
Also not sure If I could recommend you to watch it.… Expand

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DIEGOFTOROSep 26, 2018

Que vergüenza de película, nada original, que guion tan malo y tan mal contado, los actores supremamente faltos de carisma y de talento, cuando se recurre a la comedia mediocre para rellenar estas películas se sabe que son una mierda

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PanchogulSep 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta película es una reverenda cagada, la peor que he visto en todo el año, le doy mérito a... pues a nada, pudo tener algo positivo pensé yo, pero ese tipo francés arruina absolutamente el miedo y tensión que pudo lograr en mi, fatal.… Expand

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justwibiSep 7, 2018

Honestly, i'm just tired with all of these Conjuring Universe........ seriously!

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GinaKSep 19, 2018

Visually this was an interesting film, but it lacked a lot of what I look for in a horror film – suspense, scares, interesting characters played by interesting actors, and good editing (so you don’t sit there thinking – “this is going on muchVisually this was an interesting film, but it lacked a lot of what I look for in a horror film – suspense, scares, interesting characters played by interesting actors, and good editing (so you don’t sit there thinking – “this is going on much too long” like I did this time). On the plus side, the makeup, costumes, sets, and graphics were first-rate, and kept me from being totally bored and falling asleep. But in general, this film was a huge disappointment.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1Sep 7, 2018

The Conjuring universe manages to pull off another fun film.

Like the other films in the series, this movie feels like walking through a haunted house. The movies have always done a wonderful job of sets and settings. Here we have a creepyThe Conjuring universe manages to pull off another fun film.

Like the other films in the series, this movie feels like walking through a haunted house. The movies have always done a wonderful job of sets and settings. Here we have a creepy Bavarian mansion turned convent out in the middle of the forest. Its an over-the-top Hollywood monstrosity and it looks great. Admittedly, The Nun doesn't have quite the scare factor of The Conjurings or Annabelle; Creation. The scares are more direct, lacking some of the more thought-out or background ambien scenes of the others. Now, this is just compared to the rest of the series. The movie is still plenty spooky with solid visuals and cinematography.

The plots and characters are generally interesting, but the second act is a little slow as the characters potter around the convent looking for clues. Things pick up tremendously for the big finale. Although the setting is austere, there are some pretty funny lines in the script, but wisely not enough to ruin the tone.

Don't expect this to be the best of the Conjuring movies and I think you will enjoy yourself.… Expand

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marketSep 7, 2018

definitely love all the conjuring movies, including this one, great atmosphere, so scary

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bartcbemNov 20, 2019

The entire Conjuring Universe is just a bland boring jumpscare fest and "spirits" that have nothing better to do than hang out in walls and mess with us. Just end this and try making something original already. There is no redeeming featuresThe entire Conjuring Universe is just a bland boring jumpscare fest and "spirits" that have nothing better to do than hang out in walls and mess with us. Just end this and try making something original already. There is no redeeming features in this cliche fest.… Expand

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patohammSep 20, 2018

very bad and without sense. This movie is ridicolous and the story is unusual.

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omarshearSep 10, 2018

it is cool but not great like the conjuring 1-2 , james wan make diffrient , but is very good movies

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Epic-jakeyoMar 16, 2021

Stupid and boring from start to finish, imagine every boring horror cliche available and put it into a waste of time film and this is the result.

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HabibiehakimSep 3, 2023

Just with the exception of Frenchie, the character that i wish be less weird and need to just shut up for certain moments, and although i didn't hate him and he's not like a bad actor, in fact a couple of time his comic relief works but stillJust with the exception of Frenchie, the character that i wish be less weird and need to just shut up for certain moments, and although i didn't hate him and he's not like a bad actor, in fact a couple of time his comic relief works but still even if his character was remove The Nun was just gonna be a pure terrifying movie and even better because with the exception of Frenchie The Nun was a perfection, it is as close as it gets for a movie in The Conjuring universe to be near as good as the first two Conjuring movie, The Nun is not only terrifyingly fun to watch, it is also a very well directed horror movie, the jumpscare was clever and it works, and the performances were all amazing, there is this speciality of the movie being this very small scale just based around mostly in this cursed place the whole time with a proper 96 minutes runtime, and Valak was probably the most badass demon ever in a horror movie, i'm just having a good fun terrifying time with The Nun, everything in this movie was just well done at least mostly, well written story, well performed, and well crafted, as much as i wanted to give it a 10, either way The Nun was still an awesome movie, the best Non-Conjuring movie in The Conjuring universe so far, i love it.… Expand

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JAKEJACOBJORDSep 22, 2021

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paulraisedNov 26, 2018

Some of the jokes are slightly off for a horror movie and the ending is rather simple for the amount of complexity built. There seems to be a lack of characters to work with. Farmigas are always ok. The scares are not bad, but kind of cheap.Some of the jokes are slightly off for a horror movie and the ending is rather simple for the amount of complexity built. There seems to be a lack of characters to work with. Farmigas are always ok. The scares are not bad, but kind of cheap. Overall it's ok.… Expand