Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe
Storyline
In 1977, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to London, England, where single mother Peggy Hodgson believes that something evil is in her home. When Peggy's youngest daughter starts showing signs of demonic possession, Ed and Lorraine attempt to help the besieged girl, only to find themselves targeted by the malicious spirits.
Writers: Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Madison Wolfe, Frances O'Connor, Lauren Esposito, Benjamin Haigh, Patrick McAuley, Simon McBurney, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Franka Potente, Bob Adrian, Robin Atkin Downes, Bonnie Aarons, Javier Botet, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Cast: Patrick Wilson -
Ed Warren
Vera Farmiga -
Lorraine Warren
Madison Wolfe -
Janet Hodgson
Frances O'Connor -
Peggy Hodgson
Lauren Esposito -
Margaret Hodgson
Benjamin Haigh -
Billy Hodgson
Patrick McAuley -
Johnny Hodgson
Simon McBurney -
Maurice Grosse
Maria Doyle Kennedy -
Peggy Nottingham
Simon Delaney -
Vic Nottingham
Franka Potente -
Anita Gregory
Bob Adrian -
Bill Wilkins
Robin Atkin Downes -
Demon Voice
(voice)
Bonnie Aarons -
Demon Nun
Javier Botet -
Crooked Man
Taglines:
The next true story from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren
Trivia:
Some have claimed that the real Janet is a gifted ventriloquist or the power to manipulate voices and she admitted faking some events. She revealed that around two percent of the haunting was phony during an interview with The Telegraph. See more »
Goofs:
When the sound operator, sent by the polytechnic, is recording various sounds around the house, he points his microphone at an open door leading to the garden. He picks up the sound of crickets chirping. Since this is North London in late December, the chances of hearing crickets are virtually impossible. See more »
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Rating: 8/10
The Conjuring 2 doesn't waste time in bringing the scares in. By that,
I mean you're pretty much in the thick of it within three minutes or
so, being given some background (via another very notorious haunting
incident) for what is to follow.
The Warrens are sent on behalf of the church to investigate some
paranormal activity which is whipping up a media storm in Enfield,
England and, as per the first movie, they go and attempt to work their
magic on the situation. As per the first movie, a family is being
haunted and they fear for their sanity and lives. There are a few new
twists this time round, so all does not play out as before - but it's
not a complete departure from the format, which might have made it a
bit more gripping in places.
James Wan's trademark visual style is repeated in this movie - his bag
of tricks sometimes yielding a sense of deja vu but generally working
like a charm. When it's intended to scare, it really does. The scares
come a bit more frequently than in the first movie and do manage to
build a lot of tension, even if you've seen the original, so well done
to Wan for that.
What's really enjoyable about this movie, is its nostalgic recreation
of 70s England. Wan has really done a great job of this, which is
surprising given that he's not from there. Also, the central support
role of Janet Hodgson is pretty crucial to empathising with the Enfield
family and Madison Wolfe gives a solid performance.
It's arguable this one is as strong as the first. I really enjoyed it
and would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed part one, or indeed likes
movies of a haunting or possession theme.
Stick around for the credits - the music is seriously unsettling!
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