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Negative reviews
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3.0
Its the parts where it wanders away from the basics of creating and releasing tension that prevent it from outdoing its predecessor.
Av Club
2.0
But while theyre both convincing in spiritual warrior mode, Wans decision to play up the romance between the two doesnt quite work.
Av Club
4.0
An often unholy mixture of visual and aural cues, filmmakers can struggle to repeatedly summon that kind of dark magic.
Den Of Geek
1.5
This one, however, overplays everything and not in a fun audacious way either.
Den Of Geek
2.0
If theres going to be a Conjuring 3and this movie is just decent enough to suggest there will beour heroes should be a little choosier about which cas ..
EW
3.8
Enjoyable, even if it doesnt have the visceral, confident impact of the original.
Rogerebert
4.0
Even though The Conjuring 2 is quite long (133 minutes), it never overstays its welcome.
Common Sense Media
3.0
Thats why the characterization of the Warrens winds up being just a little bit bland.Ed wields a keepsake crucifix that hangs on his necklace, but wha ..
Variety
4.5
Its less a sequel and more a new chapter that feels nothing like Wans previous Warren adventure.
We Got This Covered
1.5
Refreshingly, theres nary a cheap scare manifested in this Conjuring, although the unspoken corollary to that is that The Conjuring 2 just isnt very s ..
Austin Chronicle
3.0
The answer could seriously affect your enjoyment of this old school supernatural sequel.
Time Out
3.0
While this sequel revisits similar territory to that of the first film, Wan brings a tension here that is every bit as oppressive as the effectively g ..
The Guardian
2.0
Youll jump a few times in this film its impossible not to, given the deafening digital stabs of sound but this just rehashes a clutch of cliches, incl ..
The Guardian
4.0
Like its predecessor, its exceedingly well crafted, relentlessly terrifying and boasts characters you actually root for.
The Guardian
2.5
This wildly undisciplined sequel is the inverse of its predecessor: The Enfield house is small, but its as full of traps as it is winking jokes.
3.1
If The Conjuring 2 is not quite the achievement of the original (and what sequel is), it nevertheless manifests a canny understanding of what modern a ..
4.0
But, he did manage to achieve the next best thing delivering an engrossing and chilling sequel worthy of continuing the series.
Collider
4.0
Three years after The Conjuring rattled the multiplex with old school horror, director James Wan ups the ante with an excellent sequel.
The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
One can only hope therell be no creaky phantasms 20,000 leagues under the sea.
3.0
Its as well made as the original, but the location and the story are different enough that its not just the same thing all over again.
The New York Times
2.9
We vault from our seats before we notice his deceptions.The film is a blast as a funhouse style genre exercise, but theres very little holding it all ..
Paste Magazine
4.3
In terms of capturing a distinct tone and style, this may be Wans best work to date.
IGN
2.0
Wans film runs for an absurdly overextended two and a quarter hours, and an entire hour and five minutes have passed before the Warrens actually set f ..
Telegraph
5.0
But Wans real talent is for modulation, for elongated sequences that build and build with breathless intensity.
3.8
This isnt just a good horror film.Its a good film, which just happens to fall in the horror genre.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Rarely are horror movies this well constructed, and their sequel deteriorate like ice cream in a scorching sun, but The Conjuring 2 proves that it can ..
The Young Folks
4.5
The technical aspect isnt the only quality thing returning in The Conjuring 2.
The Young Folks
4.0
Proof that horror films can be sweet, surprising, and even charming.
4.0
Its a tense and scary sequel that surpasses its flaws with excellent performances, a solid story, and great technique.
Cinema Blend
4.5
Who knows how much of what we see actually comes from the true story of the Enfield ghost on which this is based
Ny Daily News
4.0
Either way, the movie is entertaining if a tad overlong at 134 minutes.
JoBlo
4.0
While The Conjuring 2 isnt as innovative a horror film throwback as its predecessor, its an excellent ghost story in its own right.
Screen Rant
3.8
Signs point to no. Amid this gorgeously shot and smartly conceived 133 minutes of jump scares and chilling moments, there is a not so subtle religious ..
The Globe And Mail
3.8
But Wans film isnt merely a meta tourist jaunt through horror movie history.
Philly
3.0
Even with its glitches, The Conjuring 2 gets one thing right; it scares the hell out of you.
2.0
Simply put, this may be a fairly standard exorcism tale, but like its predecessor its crafted with such style, and directed with such command of the g ..
One Guys Opinion
2.0
Horror or good horror, at least has to walk a fine line between variation and consistency.Too much of the same type of scare leads to tedium.
Village Voice
3.1
Entirely too long, but Farmiga and Wilson play the hell out of this ghost busting couple. Theyre committed, both to the work and to each other.
Rogers Movie Nation
4.4
Although the successful box office performance of The Conjuring was the driving force behind the development of the sequel, Wan didnt take the lazy ro ..
ReelViews
3.0
Certainly filled with frights, but lacks an engrossing story and variety of nightmare imagery. Much like his own Insidious: Chapter 2, Wan ruins a goo ..
Blu Ray
4.4
Also like its predecessor, this film gives a sense of immediacy and unpredictability to well trodden material.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Even then, debate raged over the so called Enfield Poltergeist, but what the Warrens witness leaves them with no doubt in The Conjuring 2.
3.8
A good bit of dark humor is mined for laughs in these moments, and Wan infuses some sweetness to break up the mood as well.
Usa Today
3.1
The viewer cant, as a result, help but wish that Wan and the Hayes had tossed a few curveballs into the predictable narrative, and it goes without say ..
Reel Film Reviews
4.5
If youre a general wide audience for horror movies, you should see this one over almost any other release...this should set a standard for how studio ..
You Tube
4.5
The Conjuring Verdict The Conjuring is a finely crafted film that will spook the faint hearted and would amuse the brave hearts.
FilmiBeat
3.0
Whats entertaining here is that they leave the usual Amityville surroundings for a damp and mouldy council semi in Enfield, London, in 1977, where the ..
The Times
3.8
The Conjuring 2, a sequel to the scariest movie of 2013, covers a lot of the same ground but it wets a lot of the same pants, too, if you know what I ..
Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Well, maybe, but the demonic spirit in this movie doesnt have much imaginationit takes all its ideas from The Exorcist and the dozens of schlock horro ..
News Review
4.5
You simply cant ignore the question on why they dont just move this haunted place!
indiaglitz
4.0
This solid, big budget horror film triumphs with well crafted frights.
Radio Times
2.0
But it was more than decently effective in delivering plenty of supernatural based suspense, giddy frights, and some genuinely spooky and scary moment ..
Screen It
3.0
In terms of its plotting, The Conjuring 2 is downright ludicrous.
Independent
3.8
The Conjuring did it in 2013; now The Conjuring 2 does it again.The sequel overstays its welcome at a punishing 133 minutes, but thats the only fly in ..
Rolling Stone
2.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t ..
Pop Matters
3.5
Audiences expecting a repeat fright fest might be disappointed in the relative restraint of The Conjuring 2, but this sequel lesser but not entirely u ..
The Wrap
3.1
Enfield makes for a fresh backdrop to the somewhat stale proceedings.
News Day
2.0
In the mostly effective but on the whole bloated The Conjuring 2once again directed by Wan with the same captivating flair seen in The Conjuring and t ..
Film Journal
3.1
Returning director James Wan teases us with a five minute pre credits prologue depicting one of Lorraines demonic encounters in Amityville in 1976 fiv ..
New York Post
1.5
But something tells me that its appeal will be restricted to only the most hardcore fans of the first film.
Hindustan Times
3.0
With big success comes big expectations, and The Conjuring 2 is loaded with them. It doesnt live up to them, quite, but its still scary and worth seei ..
Az Central
4.0
The Lowdown: A considerable improvement over its predecessor, this one is genuinely unsettling and atmospheric even knowing that the story is utter ho ..
Mountain X
2.5
And theres wonderful humor; a pretty young actress whose character pretends to be a boy manages to fool a whole lot of the royal courts secret police. ..
Star Tribune
2.0
Instead we had only something supernaturally dull up on the screen.
3.8
The presence of a demonic force connects the horrors of The Conjuring 2 with its predecessor (which worked its way from being a haunted house movie to ..
Q Network
4.0
Its a fair point, but one surely wasted on a film quite as silly as this.
Daily Mail
3.0
Wan expertly keeps the horror and suspense in harness, and even treats us to a few sparks of humour, as when a policewoman, who has just witnessed the ..
Daily Mail
4.5
Much like the first film Wan aims for a lot of iconic horror movie moments.
Cinema Crazed
4.0
Finely tuned performances, an almost seamlessly structured story, and an excuse to cower together, means this is one hell of a date movie.
Flim List
3.0
Susan Grangers review of The Conjuring 2 (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema) Renowned Connecticut demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson, Ver ..
Susang Ranger
4.0
Trust me, it also makes for one of the greatest and scariest moments of the whole movie.
Flickering Myth
2.0
As the plot unravels towards the end, the scenes become highly predictable and the film ends in a way any other horror movie would.Why You Should Watc ..
Book My Show
3.0
I dont know if I can see a nun dressed in a habit without a chill going down my spine.
Book My Show
2.0
Still, his framing of the scares is artfully managed, and it is the accomplished Wolfe, rather than any monster, who takes true possession of the tale ..
New Yorker
2.0
But on the whole, this sequel to the better 2013 surprise hit The Conjuring is just another retread and recycle of the original with demonic possessio ..
Boston Herald
1.5
Also read: Do Lafzon Ki Kahani movie review That doesnt sound like a particularly malevolent spirit, especially if left alone.
The New Indian Express
4.0
The result is old fashioned but offers numerous ways to make you jump out of your seat, aided by a classy cast and some excellent work from the produc ..
Express
3.0
But not letting truth stand in the way of a good story only works for those who dont know the story and I do.
Express
3.0
And its less a vehicle for dramatic irony or tension than it is the movie simply doing whatever it feels like at any given time.
The Film Stage
3.8
Despite all the children in all that peril, Wan is a humane sort of sadist. His latest offers little thats new, but the movies finesse is something ev ..
Chicago Tribune
2.5
One of the redeeming virtues of this overdetermined sequel is its sense of humor.
Boston Globe
4.0
The Conjuring 2 goes by extremely quickly for such a long film and is scarier than the first.
Uproxx
3.0
In short, The Conjuring 2 is a lot better than any of us had cause to expect. Do carry on
The Irish Times
2.5
But even the Crooked Man can only provide momentary excitement before the movie gets back to its plodding, drawn out story.
Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
But most modern horror movies take only the smallest thread of history and spin their stories off of it.
Birth Movies Death
4.0
Great. So now, along with being spooked by claps, dolls and nuns, Im tisantaphobic too. Thanks for everything, James Wan.
Standard
3.8
But Wan knows what he is doing, and more often than not this sequel offers up enough in the way of thrills and chills to satisfy.
Movie Freak
4.0
The Conjuring 2 is a very satisfying and scary sequel, and this is a franchise that should continue to terrify us for a long time to come.
1.9
Wan demonstrates his impressive level of craft, with gliding camerawork and kinetic scares, but its all in service of utter nonsense, a tired polterge ..
Groucho Reviews
4.5
For now this is simply an entertaining date movie, and a surprisingly good horror sequel entry.
Firstpost
3.8
The Conjuring is one of the scariest, most intense horror movies of the last decade.
Aisle Seat
5.0
The Conjuring 2 fail to live up to its excellent predecessor... a horror movie should never, ever cause me to laugh when its trying to scare me or att ..
Forbes
2.5
But this wonderful piece of horror filmmaking is where the film peaks.
Forbes
2.5
Unfortunately, we can now add the all too obligatory sequel The Conjuring 2 to an ever lengthening list of so so entries on the Hollywood horror ledge ..
Herald Sun
2.0
(Ranking: Every Horror Movie Sequel From Worst to Best) Whats worse, Wan fumbles any goodwill he cultivated with its stellar predecessor.
Consequence Of Sound
2.5
Or stretching things way past two hours.A truly epic ghost story could sustain that.
Nj
4.0
It keeps its grip on viewers while rarely forcing its scares on them.
Vox
2.0
As it fritters away character work and ideas about faith and devotion, this is a film clever enough to scare us but not smart enough to accomplish any ..
The Play List
2.0
Unless the sight of a bad Marilyn Manson impersonator, toys that suddenly move or ooo! TVs that magically change the channel give you the willies, its ..
Now Toronto
3.5
Its familiar sometimes overly so but the chills and thrills remain.
Film School Rejects
3.8
Despite a somewhat familiar screenplay, Wan teased out a tense and engaging horror narrative that delivered bulk scares and creepy imagery.
Film Ink
4.0
However, what a horror movie has to do above and beyond anything else is frighten the audience and this movie does that in spades, maybe even besting ..
Ner Dist
3.0
His latest exorcism story is more supernatural thriller than outright horror, but directed with real flair.
The Age
3.0
THE CONJURING 2 works as a horror story in the same way the first one did.
Maki At The Movies
5.0
James Wan has delivered what should rightfully be considered his masterpiece.
Cine Vue
2.0
In 133 minutes, theres never a dull moment nor strictly, a good one.
Games Radar
4.0
Published on Jun 8, 2016 The Vegas Film Critic (Jeffrey K. Howard) reviews The Conjuring 2, starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances OConnor, Ma ..
You Tube
2.0
The Conjuring 2 is serviceable horror, heavy on the audio stings yet smarter than the average gorefest.
Tamp A Bay
4.0
If you didnt catch Skys recent three parter The Enfield Haunting chances are youll want to watch it afterwards.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Much like The Conjuring, this sequel has far more heart than would often be associated with many a modern horror.
Star Burst Magazine
3.5
James Wan already has us rattled with his masterful sense of suspense and horror.
Nz Herald
3.8
Its otherworldly threats are as gruesome and scary as they should be.
Kansas City
3.0
At two and a quarter hours its far longer than most horror movies, setting itself instead beside superhero flicks, epics and summer blockbusters in te ..
Digital Spy
4.5
The storyline is undeniably engaging and keeps you buzzed right through.
BehindWoods
3.0
It takes well worn horror tropes, so old they might seem new, a very good cast, really good tone and delivers a good ole scare or three.
Independent Ie
3.5
Continuing on from the 2013 hit, this sequel blends fact and fiction to follow real life ghostbusters Ed and Lorraine Warren from the 1976 Amityville ..
Contact Music
3.9
The problem with making a sequel of a horror film is it cuts against the very nature of what might have made the original terrifying.
Ar Kansas Online
4.0
James Wan is a modern master of horror.The Conjuring 2 is proof positive of this fact.
Film Racket
3.5
Though The Conjuring 2 lacks some of what made its predecessor a genuinely excellent, critically acclaimed horror film, its still compelling.
Christianity Today
3.0
Its a monument to B movie CGI extravagance where nothing is taken seriously.
The Sun
3.0
While the continued ghostbusting adventures of Ed and Lorraine Warren does not raise pulses as consistently, The Conjuring 2 never the less delivers o ..
Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
If youre one of those whore petrified by a scary movie, be prepared to scream in horror.
FilmFare
2.0
Youll fall for it once, maybe twice, but then it fades fast.And the so called chills and thrills are so obvious you can predict what or who is going t ..
Patriot Ledger
3.8
1 of 15 View Caption This image released by Warner Bros. shows Madison Wolfe in a scene from the New Line Cinema thriller, The Conjuring 2.
Sltrib
3.0
But theres nerve tingling tension aplenty, expertly choreographed by Wan, right up until the grand cliffhanger finale.
Scmp
4.5
In terms of capturing a distinct tone and style, this may be Wans best work to date.
Ign
2.0
Without giving too much away, The Conjuring 2 is taking a well worn genre and attempting to fresh it up.
The Film Pie
3.1
Wan is too smart and too aware of the genre not to have some fun with it.
Chicago Sun Times
4.5
Its often a rich, riveting rollercoaster ride that can absolutely stand amongst the best films of the year.
Cinemix Tape
3.5
But here is the deal returning writer director James Wan (also helming the upcoming Aquaman) is such an able horror master that this is still a scare ..
Straits Times
3.5
Wans movies are all made of the same basic stuff: good enough actors and handsomely over the top plots put in service of precise, effective direction. ..
The Ringer
2.0
Watching it is like suffering through a bands super sized follow up to a modest hit record, where everything is cranked up to 11, where the fear of no ..
Metro New York
3.0
Its quite possible that The Conjuring 2 is the most sentimental horror film of recent years.
One Room With A View
2.0
Those bits and gags are what hes there for, and us too; they give the movie its knowing kick.
Flavor Wire
3.8
If youre a haunted house movie buff, youve seen this all before.But not quite the way Wan presents it.
Daily Herald
4.0
But, in practice, Wan delivers what feels like a fresh take on an old formula.
The Shiz Nit
2.0
The film doesnt lack nerve racking sequences or well tuned jump scares.
The Verge
4.0
Aside from a few misjudged moments, when Wan remembers that characters arent mere props for jump scares or the shivers, and insists on giving them emo ..
The Ooh Tray
2.0
Sure, its a lot of the same parlor tricks that horror fans have seen before, but Wan knows how to use those tricks to build the tension and does it in ..
Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
a series of expertly managed frights in which Wan shows off his skills and repeatedly wrongfoots the viewer in a variety of horror modes, from ghost m ..
Scifi Now
1.9
Hey! Its Great Moments in Haunted House Movies, collected in a double album set called The Conjuring 2.
Seattle Times
4.5
Despite its effective jump scares and stunning camerawork, this sequel cant quite measure up to the emotional resonance of its predecessor.
Film Journal International ..
3.8
Better than the 2013 original, it gets enough right that Im willing to give it a generous thumbs up in whats proving to be a particularly dismal movie ..
Clclt
4.0
If you are looking for cheap thrills, you might want to skip this.
India Today
3.0
Will surely shock the faint hearted and leave them sleeping with a night light, even if at times it appears Wan has bitten off a little more than he c ..
3.0
Combined with solid technique, that commitment to old school scares makes for a fun if overlong thrill ride.
Seven Day Svt
1.9
Overall, it makes for an unsatisfying, uneven and rarely scary romp.
National Post
3.5
The Conjuring 2 has a few slow moments and should be a bit shorter than two hours, but its a technically dazzling, emotionally acted, scary film.
The Australian
5.0
Given that setup, its hard for anyone to muster a sensible Satan, get thee behind me.
People
3.0
Its quality horror and something Wan appears able to conjure up at will.
Sky
3.0
Director James Wan, a veteran of the horror genre, has no problems torturing his viewers with tension before unleashing hell.
The New Paper
3.0
The results are uneven and overlong but still nicely crafted and satisfyingly scary.
Winnipeg Free Press
2.0
The jolts almost feel like enduring a horror film within a better drama.
M Tv
3.0
Those hungry for an old school spooking will love the latest frightfest from gun Aussie director James Wan.
Tiny Url
1.0
Looks like every other horror movie of this ilk. I was more entertained by the stoned lady two seats down who screamed non stop.
Tri City Herald
4.0
But genre fans able to look beyond that lazy distinction have marvelled watching Wan morph into one of Hollywoods most versatile filmmakers.
Toronto Sun
4.4
As good as the first one when it comes to horror and scares and also great performances by Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson.
2.0
It creates a connection between the characters and the audience, and carves a sense of humanity in the middle of a truly extraordinary phenomenon.
Reel Talk Online
3.5
James Wans sequel manages to capture the spirit of the first film ... and takes the series and its two protagonists in a chilling new direction.
Blog Bullz Eye
3.8
For a mediocre laugh, nothing more.If youre gonna sell out your storytelling soul, at least give us a full guffaw for your troubles.
Hollywood Into To
2.0
As a mainstream fright fest about an extra ferocious haunting, it succeeds in delivering on its promises.
Assignment X
3.5
But unlike other scary movies of this ilk, Wans film seems to earn its excesses.
Spectrum Culture
3.5
Overall, The Conjuring 2 is a successfully frightening follow up which will keep fans, and newcomers, happy and satisfied.
Cairo 360
2.5
If youre looking for a single original, groundbreaking moment of terror, dont look to The Conjuring 2 for your fright.
Tulsa World
3.0
Its true that The Conjuring 2 is not a great horror film, but its still a pretty decent one.Wan masterfully takes the tried and true tropes of the gen ..
Film Ireland
2.0
Its a high quality horror film, not as good as the original, but exceedingly entertaining.
Movie Chambers
4.0
The Conjuring was the surprise hit of the summer of 2013, grossing $137 million domestically.
Bloody Disgusting
4.5
Wan keeps his audience on the edge of their seats the entire time.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.0
Its a shame that there wasnt enough creativity to distinguish each scare.
Mac Guff
3.0
Thing is, weve seen this before.In between creating the Saw series and launching Vin Diesel off a skyscraper in Furious 7, director James Wans more or ..
Willamette Week
0.5
There isnt one single moment during its running time that the film doesnt keep the spectators on the edge of their seat.
3.8
More earnest than the usual crucifix brandishing demon drama, the movie alternates cornball sentiment and hackneyed editorial choices (a blast of Lond ..
Commercial Appeal
4.0
The Conjuring 2 is a dexterously directed horror. There is never a moment when the audience gets comfortable.
Iol Co Za
4.0
While the haunted house storyline may feel ho hum to some, The Conjuring 2 has enough texture and story to have appeal for all kinds of horror fans.
Dread Central
3.5
At first glance, The Conjuring 2 has a few marks against it.Its a horror sequel, and those are rarely good.
Splice Today
3.5
If youre easily spooked, The Conjuring 2 may not be the most relaxing way to spend your popcorn dollar.
Parade
2.5
It must be admit that the period detail and the use of sound are splendid, but at times the repetitive scenes, the cheesy characters and the unnecessa ..
3.5
The Conjuring 2 is an awesome sequel that leaves you wanting to see the Warrens next case.
1.5
At 134 minutes, TC2 is an excruciating ordeal for discriminating horror fansor anyone who understands that life is short.
Ear Of Newt
2.0
Easton, MD (21601) Today Some clouds.A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.
Stardem
4.3
If nothing else, this is a movie that manages to make Christmas carols sound like the creepiest thing ever.
Alternative Lens
2.0
The Conjuring 2 is a deliciously slow building affair that comes on strong at the end because Wan makes sure we are as invested as humanly possible in ..
City Beat
3.8
After all, how often is it that a sequel in this genre ends up being better than its predecessor
The Blus Pot
4.5
A film that never goes for the cheap scare and captures the essence of genre classics like The Exorcist or The Shining.
La Nación (Argentina)
3.8
Once again, the movies strength is in the way Wan plays out the scary moments. He takes safe and special items, like a childs toys, and uses them as i ..
Fres Nobee
1.8
Fast forward one year to 1977, and the suburban surroundings of Enfield, London.
What I Watched Tonight
4.5
And before he dives into the world of Aquaman, Wan returns to his cinematic roots this summer with a special treat for horror fans: a thrilling sequel ..
Daily Dead
4.5
Even though the film is slightly inferior to its predecessor, its not for a lack of effort or creative panache.
4.0
Theres nothing more effective in the film to make us scared that Vera Farmigas powerful gaze and performance.
El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
3.5
Wan capably harnesses the cumulative effects of layering supernatural horror over family crisis.
Houston Press
3.0
A haunted house is a terrifying concept.Just the thought that your own home, your one bastion of solace, could be compromised by a vindictive spirit o ..
The Hollywood Outsider
1.5
James Wans method to the madness cannot be denied. He sure knows how to scare the terrified giggles out of you. But this sequel sticks so squarely to ..
The Movie Minute
3.5
The Conjuring 2 is a strong follow up to its utterly frightening predecessor.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
3.5
A must see film for horror film lovers and for those who enjoy having a horrible/great time at the movies.
3.5
If youre a fan of the genre youll be pleased, but it doesnt stand out as much as its predecessor.
Konexión
2.5
But horror flick fans wont be filing into seats for history lessons.
K Gun 9
3.5
McAllen, TX (78504) Today Some clouds.A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.
The Monitor
4.0
The appeal lies in having the old tunes played well, not in seeing anything surprising or unexpected. But oh, golly, how well its played.
Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
3.8
The Conjuring 2 is a great showcase for Farmiga and a pretty good excuse for an early summer scare or two.
Play Boy
2.0
A horror sequel is tougher still, since dread depends in part on characters, and ideally viewers, not knowing the lay of the land.
Nc Register
4.5
Wans built his very own haunted house set where hes able to have total control over every aspect. Muted colors, looming shadows, and diabolical toys a ..
About Boulder
4.0
Needless to say, a sequel was inevitable but boy, did it have big shoes to fill.
Ib Times
4.4
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The Cinema Phile Blog
4.5
An excellent sequel that is almost on par with the magnificent first part.
4.5
A really entertaining horror film in spite of the almost two hour running time.
3.1
Wan knows how to sustain tension through terror, though he could have abbreviated the flabby middle of the movie.
Charlotte Observer
3.5
Director James Wan has delivered a largely wonderful old fashioned horror movie with suspense, shocks, and rising dread.
2.0
But as has been proven time and again with computer generated imagery, camera tricks arent a good substitute for actual dramatic flair.
Spokane7
2.0
With The Conjuring 2, Wan crafts an unusually strong sequel, filled with more than just scares.
Chris Stuck Mann
3.0
While there are some genuine scares and a definite creepy factor, this sequel may please the average horror fan, but the story isnt as tight this time ..
Movies With Mae
3.8
Wan understands not every setup has to end with a cheap musical stinger, and not every scene has to hold the single minded purpose of spooking.
The Fright File
4.5
I love Ed and Lorraine Warren, and thoroughly enjoyed the first Conjuring film for its tension, old school horror and great performances, all of which ..
4.5
Even if the ending is a little weak, the overall atmosphere of the film is something to be thankful for.
La Nación (Costa Rica)
4.4
I wont go so far as to say The Conjuring 2 is as good as The Conjuring (which is one of the best horror movies of the century), but it is extremely fr ..
Dcw50
2.0
For a non regular horror viewer this slick sequel might pack a punch, but for seasoned horror watching veterans, its tired formula is less likely to d ..
Screen Queens
3.3
Wans developed into a clever horror meister, tinkering with the classic pacing of the anticipated bump in the night. Solid performances from Farmiga a ..
4.0
Thats certainly one of the more pleasant shocks coming out of this well played sequel.Many of the rest will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Blog Cleveland
2.0
But it kind of wants to have its scary cake and fling it across the room too.
S Fist
4.0
Wan orchestrates a number of thrillingly effective set pieces, including a heart in mouth climax and a genuinely chilling sequence set in the flooded ..
Wow 247
1.5
A forgettable but fun movie made for the experience of watching it with friends in the theatre to scream, get scared and laugh.
El Universal
3.4
The sequel maintains the quality of the first one, but all the cliches as well.
Código espagueti
4.5
The Conjuring 2 consolidates Wan as a commercial director with a talent to scare like few others.
3.5
The Conjuring 2 wont send the same shiver of movie magic up your spine, but its a solid sequel with plenty of tricks up its sleeve.
Nuvo
4.0
I love these kinds of movies. This one holds up, especially as a sequel.
Podomatic
3.5
The Conjuring 2 offers up horror movie cliches like an all you can eat buffet, and the audience I screened the movie with ate them up with gusto.
Dear Cast and Crew
4.3
James Wan has brought another compelling true story to terrify audiences.
5.0
The suspense was more than sufficient.The audience was already petrified.
Ap
2.5
It proved nothing.If you are, also like me, looking for a great horror film director to sit bestride our new cinematic century the way, say, John Carp ..
Buffalo
4.5
James Wan has such love for horror that he managed to make a good sequel in the genre.
Vanguardia (Mexico)
4.0
So shit, I yelped, sitting all by myself, and basically spent the rest of the movie with my teeth clenched, afraid I might let out more unfiltered sou ..
Complex
4.5
James Wan outdoes himself with The Conjuring 2 by creating a true high budget horror film and successfully scaring audiences.
4.5
James Wan has become a master of horror and The Conjuring 2 will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Reforma
3.5
This is his Exorcist..Wan wants this to be as emotionally riveting as it is frightening, a horror movie so good that itll force snobs to reevaluate th ..
Spin Off Comic Book Resour ..
4.5
Shocking and varied showcase of scares. James Wan shows his mastery of the genre once again.
3.5
Wan, beginning with Saw, through to Insidious and now this, has always known the ingredients for nightmare fuel, what with his creepy dolls, devil fac ..
3.5
The Conjuring 2 (Much of a Good Thing) James Wan Returns to Horror.Try Not to Jump.
Portland Mercury
2.0
Aside from the cardinal sin of having smart people do dumb things in the climax of the film, The Conjuring 2 is a solid horror film.
Film Thrills
4.5
It speaks well of Wan and his team that even if most of the virtues of the original film are gone, the sequel works as well as the first one.
4.0
Our own Australian director James Wan has made quite a name for himself in the horror genre.
The AU Review
4.5
A great horror film without a doubt, but fans of the genre will expect more from it.
3.0
Its underneath the quality of the first one, but the last act and a couple of sequences show the powerful visuals Wan can create.
Garuyo
4.5
James Wan knows his craft and brings back the ghost hunter couple for an entertaining, well executed, and uncomplicated sequel.
LaButaca.net
3.5
Wans film stands out because of the deft assurance with which he handles well worn horror tropes and motifs and his extraordinary skill when it comes ..
Courier Mail
4.5
Its not good vs. evil, it is the love the Warrens have for each other. Wan delivers a suitable follow up even though it might not be the Warrens story ..
4.0
The director is unparalleled when it comes to create atmosphere and shock.
El Mundo (Spain)
4.5
A good sequel and one of the best horror releases of the year, showing that this genre is still able to give chills.
4.5
It will divide fans of the original, but James Wan still manages to deliver scary moments, impecable visuals and two memorable performances by the pro ..
Tijuaneo
4.5
It follows the same beats as the first one, with great atmosphere, ominous cinematography and magnetic performances by Farmiga and Wilson.
Reforma
4.5
The Conjuring 2 is a sequel that works in every sense of the word.
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