The Conjuring 2 (2016)

The Conjuring 2 (known in the United Kingdom as The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Case ) is a 2016 American supernatural horror film, directed by James Wan. The screenplay is by Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes, Wan, and David Leslie Johnson. It is the sequel to 2013’s The Conjuring, the second installment in The Conjuring series, and the third installment in the Conjuring Universe franchise. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren from the first film. The film follows the Warrens as they travel to England to assist the Hodgson family, who are experiencing poltergeist activity at their Enfieldcouncil house in 1977 which later became referred to as the Enfield poltergeist.

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First impressions:

• I love the soundtrack, but then I love British oldies.
• Why does it seem that Ed and Lorraine are always quitting their jobs?
• I like the fact that there are more skeptics involved.

The more films from the Conjuring series I watch the more I wonder if this isn’t just a romance series in disguise – and I’m not mad about it. Usually I get upset with gratuitous sex scenes, but the ones hinted at in this movie are cute, endearing, and show how stable the Warrens’ relationship is.

I’m also finding that I’m enjoying this movie based on real events in England. I did live there for a few years and enjoyed a bit of nostalgia from my old homeland.

I’m also happy, that the real event isn’t the bog standard ones (though I think I either missed the Amityville movie as it is referenced, and they haven’t delved deep into “Annabelle” yet) that horror movies tend to pick up and exaggerate.

I guess I just really like the point of view of the people trying to solve the mystery, and now I’m hooked.

My Ranking: ★ ★ ★ ★