The Best Horror Movie I've Seen in a Long Time

Rating: 10/10 (26 June 2016)

While I enjoyed the original "Conjuring," I was left a little wanting. I thought if the first 60 minutes of the film had been as intense as the last 30, it would have been a great horror tale. Well, Director James Wan has created its sequel and, let me tell you, it is one intense ride.
Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) are back as the paranormal couple who go where few dare to tread. They are asked to investigate a supposed haunting/possession of a 12-year old girl in England named Janet Hodgson. It seems she has been tormented by the ghost of a 71 year old man who died in the house her family now inhabits. Oh, but leave it to Wan to make it so much more than that!
As in the original "Conjuring," this story opens with a reference to another case of alleged possession--the Amityville mass murders. While investigating there, Lorraine keeps having premonitions of her husband's impending death. She also discovers a very dark and evil presence, which decides to take the form of a demented nun.
James Wan shows he is a master of this genre. He also shows that an audience can be scared to death simply by using camera tricks, shadows, and effective make-ups. His actors deliver top-notch performances, especially Madison Wolfe who plays the tormented child.
To me, this film (as the original) should have been rated PG-13. There is no blood, gore, nudity, or sexual situations. In fact, I have racked my brain trying to remember if I even heard a cuss word and, for the life of me, I don't. However, don't let the lack of those hackneyed and worn out situations stop you from seeing this movie. It is the best horror movie I have seen in a long time, and I will even admit, I had trouble sleeping the night after I saw the movie. Enjoy!