The Conjuring 2

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The Conjuring 2 is the sequel to 2013’s The Conjuring. Much like the first film, this second movie is one of the scarier movies I’ve ever seen. It does occasionally fall into the jump scare tropes that have plagued recent horror movies. However, the jump scares here aren’t false. They feel earned. I have to compliment James Wan’s direction once again. He understands how to build tension in a scene and use the creepy atmosphere to his advantage. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga make for solid leads, once again coming off as believable and likable protagonists. But, newcomer Madison Wolfe is the movie’s absolute standout. She plays the young girl being affected by the haunting presence. If she doesn’t work, the movie likely doesn’t work. Fortunately, her performance is haunting, emotional, and chilling, all the while coming off as a genuine little girl, as opposed to the stereotypical creepy kid that you’d find in almost any other horror movie. The movie is over two hours long, and sometimes you can feel that when the movie already has a slow pace to let the more frightening elements sink in. Despite the fact that the movie might be a touch long, and does dip into cliche every now and then, The Conjuring 2 is a good horror movie, and worth a look from horror fans. 

9 / 10