The Conjuring 2 - Movie Reviews (2024)

You can't tell from its beginning, but the second Conjuring is even more proficient, deeply troubling, and most of all, bold in the way it renders the possession horror genre a canonical must.

Full Review | Original Score: 8.3 | Nov 7, 2023

There is a very old-fashioned horror movie approach to these films that I adore. The sequel wisely embraces that formula while also telling another compelling story from the Warren’s casebook.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Aug 19, 2022

Wilson and Farmiga hold the otherwise typical proceedings together, making the usual mechanics of a filmic haunting feel dialed-up on emotional terms.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 11, 2022

Superior to the first film.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 18, 2021

Though 'The Conjuring 2' has plenty of scares, it is hampered by a long and somewhat rambling setup.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 21, 2021

As with the first film it's got more arms than it can handle, so even with some wonky ones some of them still turn out to work

Full Review | Jul 6, 2021

Wan is still terrifically skilled at executing horrifying moments, but he's lost control of the bigger picture.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 5, 2021

With a stronger lean towards the main characters, The Conjuring 2 shows us what we loved about the original flick and still keeps us hidden under the covers at night.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 3, 2021

It may not be as scary as the first film, but The Conjuring 2 is still very satisfying. It's the horror sequel future horror sequels should try to emulate.

Full Review | Jul 17, 2020

At a bloated two hours and thirteen minutes, the story is way too thin to keep us engaged

Full Review | Original Score: C+ | Jul 13, 2020

A sturdy, enjoyable, if overlong, supernatural horror romp.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Jul 3, 2020

It must be admit that the period detail and the use of sound are splendid, but at times the repetitive scenes, the cheesy characters and the unnecessary duration transform this horror thriller into something excessively boring. [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10 | Jun 26, 2020

The Conjuring 2 is that one time out of ten where a horror sequel not only earns its keep, but establishes the idea that a franchise may actually be workable from a creative standpoint.

Full Review | Apr 1, 2020

Wan's built his very own haunted house set where he's able to have total control over every aspect. Muted colors, looming shadows, and diabolical toys all work together to create a tangible feeling of evil.

Full Review | Feb 13, 2020

A sinister playfulness mirrors the actions of its malevolent spirits.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5 | Jul 20, 2019

The Conjuring 2 is a fun, effective horror movie, and further emphasises the franchise generally as one ripe for sequels and spin-offs.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Jul 2, 2019

I really enjoyed The Conjuring 2. It's a touch long at 2 hours and 14 minutes, but it starts off with a wonderful bang as we're dropped right into the Amityville fray. The fantastic camera work and creepy scenes sets the tone right away.

Full Review | May 17, 2019

If you're a general wide-audience for horror movies, you should see this one over almost any other release...this should set a standard for how studio horror movies are made.

Full Review | Feb 11, 2019

James Wan outdoes himself with The Conjuring 2 by creating a true high budget horror film and successfully scaring audiences. [Full Review in Spanish]

Full Review | Feb 5, 2019

Sure, it's a lot of the same parlor tricks that horror fans have seen before, but Wan knows how to use those tricks to build the tension and does it in a very proficient manner.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Jan 15, 2019