Release: 2016-06-08
Runtime: 2h 14m (134 minutes)
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
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Genres: Horror
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Maria Doyle Kennedy, more
Vera Farmiga
as Lorraine Warren
Patrick Wilson
as Ed Warren
Maria Doyle Kennedy
as Peggy Nottingham
Bonnie Aarons
as Demon Nun
Franka Potente
as Anita Gregory
Madison Wolfe
as Janet Hodgson
Frances O'Connor
as Peggy Hodgson
Simon McBurney
as Maurice Grosse
Sterling Jerins
as Judy Warren
Robin Atkin Downes
as Bill Wilkins (voice)
Emily Brobst
as Demonic Shadow (uncredited)
Shannon Kook
as Drew Thomas
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
The next true story from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
The Conjuring 2 is a supernatural horror film that premiered on 07 June 2016 at the TCL Chinese Theatre and was released widely in the United States on 10 June 2016. Directed by James Wan, the film is a sequel to the 2013 hit, The Conjuring, and is part of the larger Conjuring Universe.
The film stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, who return as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. In this installment, the Warrens travel to London to help the Hodgson family, who are experiencing unsettling supernatural events in their home in 1977. The haunting is later known as the Enfield poltergeist, where the family's daughter, Janet, becomes the focal point of the bizarre occurrences.
The screenplay was crafted by a team of writers including Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes, James Wan, and David Leslie Johnson. It explores the real-life case of the Hodgson family's haunting, which has intrigued paranormal enthusiasts for decades.
In terms of the plot, the film begins with the Warrens investigating the infamous Amityville case, where Lorraine has a haunting vision of a demonic nun. This prelude leads into their journey to Enfield, where they face challenges in proving that the haunting is genuine and not a hoax for fame. As the story progresses, the Warrens discover that the true malevolent force is a demon, later identified as Valak, who seeks to possess Janet. The film culminates in a battle against the demon, showcasing the couple's commitment to protecting the innocent.
With a running time of 134 minutes, The Conjuring 2 was produced by New Line Cinema, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, and other notable companies. The film had a budget of approximately $40 million and grossed over $320 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing horror film of the year and the second-highest-grossing horror film of all time, behind The Exorcist.
The film received positive reviews from critics, with a score of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised the film's ability to deliver genuine scares and its well-crafted narrative. Audiences also reacted favorably, giving it an A− CinemaScore, matching the grade of the first film.
Following its success, The Conjuring 2 inspired several spin-offs and sequels within the franchise, including The Nun, which was released in September 2018, and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, released in June 2021. As the Conjuring Universe continues to expand, fans can expect more thrilling stories rooted in real-life paranormal investigations.
