Not as scary as its predecessor. Still, it's much better than most horror sequels.

Rating: 8/10 (12 June 2016)

The Conjuring 2 is based on another true story from the case files of paranormal investigators, Ed Warren(Patrick Wilson) & Lorraine Warren(Vera Farmiga). This time around, Ed & Lorraine Warren travel to London for their new case. Once there, the Hodgson family tells them, that their house is being terrorized by malevolent spirits. Now, it is up to Ed & Lorraine Warren to stop this haunting, at any cost.
The Conjuring 2 is a good film. However, when you compare this movie to The Conjuring(2013), it just doesn't match up to it. The first film, had some brilliantly executed jump scares & genuinely unnerving scenes. This movie, has some great jump scares too but, they are few & far between. One thing that this movie has going for it that The Conjuring(2013) didn't, is an element of suspense. Director James Wan introduces certain subplots, that he ties together very well with the main story, in the climax of the film. A note on the performances. Patrick Wilson is outstanding as Ed Warren. Vera Farmiga is spectacular as Lorraine Warren. Madison Wolfe is mind blowing as Janet Hodgson. Wolfe at such a young age, portrays a variety of emotions, effortlessly. Frances O'Conner is brilliant as Peggy Hodgson. Lauren Esposito is great as Margaret Hodgson. Benjamin Haigh is superb as Billy Hodgson. Patrick McAuley is awesome as Johnny Hodgson. Simon McBurney is impressive as Maurice Grosse. Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney & Franka Potente are effective as, Peggy Nottingham, Vic Nottingham & Anita Gregory, respectively. Bob Adrian & Bonnie Aarons are fantastic as, Bill Wilkins & Demon Nun, respectively. Sterling Jerins is good as Judy Warren. All in all, The Conjuring 2 is a well made film. I just wish it scared me more.