I’m a big horror buff and last month I was studying the genre so I came across many great horror movies. I have to say, out of the many films I watched James Wan’s The Conjuring (2013), was the best out of the lot. I have to still find the film that beats The Conjuring. I probably never will. The film was so successful that it kickstarted a horror cinematic universe of spin-offs, sequels and prequels. Except for a few, none of them match up to the high standards set up by The Conjuring. Out of all the iconic demons the franchise has introduced us the most terrifying has to be Valak.
In The Conjuring 2, the demon was practically destroyed but it’s terror continues to lurk in the prequel film series – The Nun. The film was supposed to tell us the origin story of Valak but it didn’t. In fact, the film was so bad that it kind of ruined Valak. However, the sequel that releases this year – The Nun II promises a better story and powerful scares. So, does the sequel deliver on this promise? Let’s see what the critics have to say.
The Nun 2 First Reactions: Better Than The First?
As the film is a direct sequel of The Nun, actress Taissa Farmiga returning as Sister Irene. The titular character once again being played by Bonnie Aarons is also returning. The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It director Michael Caves will be at the helm of affairs. As it happens, the first reviews for the film are now out and you may check out a few of them attached below!
#TheNun2 is so extra and goes so hard that I’m now instantly obsessed and I will not be talking about anything else for the foreseeable future. Bravo Akela Cooper and Michael Chaves! pic.twitter.com/B66nSbiFQs
— Shannon | #FreePalestine 🇵🇸 (@shannon_mcgrew) August 31, 2023
#thenun2 is a super solid horror sequel. It’s got two good stories that intersect into a fantastic third act which is amazing until it loses focus just a bit right at the end. That misstep aside, it’s got awesome scares, effects and Sister Irene is legit a legend. pic.twitter.com/cbb7hwfxLU
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) August 31, 2023
The Conjuring Universe is back with another installment! #TheNun2 is a nice follow up to the first film. They up the scares in a big way. It’s a great film for this time of year. pic.twitter.com/wCHy03HPlW
— Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) August 31, 2023
#TheNun2 is infinitely better than the first installment. The characters of Irene and Maurice are explored in a more meaningful way, and the greater Conjuring Universe is impacted rather significantly. pic.twitter.com/dh9vPWPulo
— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) August 31, 2023
Enjoyed #TheNun2 more than the first, and a few scares has me jumping in my seat. Storm Reid is a welcome addition to The Conjuring Universe, even if the story felt like three different films fighting for the main plot at times. Still had a blast and Bonnie Aarons is a treasure.
— BJ Colangelo (@bjcolangelo) August 31, 2023
https://twitter.com/MohitKumar666/status/1697215294153077104?t=H26iALtHLcr9aa22jhZxwQ&s=19
I just saw The Nun 2. It's gore, moving and terrifying. The images shot in Aix en Provence and Tarascon are super beautiful. Pure adrenaline. A surprise awaits you at the end of the film. It was better than the 1st. #thenun2 #TheConjuringUniverse #imax #WarnerBros #4k #scary pic.twitter.com/lTDYkRUpoT
— Mathias Peyre (@LESTUDIOMATHIAS) August 29, 2023
The Nun II is scheduled to release on September 8th 2023.
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