The Conjuring 2 (2016)

The Conjuring 2 (2016) is a tense, atmospheric supernatural thriller that follows real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they travel to 1977 North London to help single mother Peggy Hodgson and her four children, whose home is besieged by poltergeist activity and an apparent demonic possession. The film blends slow-burning dread with sudden, effective shocks: long stretches of mounting unease and uncanny moments punctuated by sharp, heart-stopping scares and a few intense set-pieces (including a harrowing possession sequence and a chilling séance). Viewers will experience a heavy, period-specific mood — damp, claustrophobic London streets, dimly lit interiors, careful practical effects and moody production design — all supported by strong performances (notably Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson) and James Wan’s precise direction. The movie alternates investigative procedure and family drama with supernatural horror, so alongside the jump scares you get emotional stakes: a vulnerable family, moral conflicts, and Lorraine’s psychic visions that deepen the sense of threat. If you like atmospheric, character-driven hauntings that mix mystery and visceral terror rather than gore, The Conjuring 2 delivers a haunted-house ride with sustained suspense, unsettling imagery, and a finale that pulls the emotional and supernatural threads together.

Actors: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe

Director: James Wan

Runtime: 134 min

Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

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