The Conjuring was a shocking horror film. Reviewed by lnvicta 8 /10 A rare horror sequel that delivers the same quality scares as its predecessor, courtesy of returning puppeteer James Wan. Some awesome, unsettling and creepy music in places too. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed part one, or indeed likes movies of a haunting or possession theme. It's arguable this one is as strong as the first. Also, the central support role of Janet Hodgson is pretty crucial to empathising with the Enfield family and Madison Wolfe gives a solid performance. Wan has really done a great job of this, which is surprising given that he's not from there. What's really enjoyable about this movie, is its nostalgic recreation of 70s England. 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. When it's intended to scare, it really does. 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. 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.
Once again, a family is being haunted and they fear for their sanity and lives. 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. By that, I mean you're pretty much in the thick of it from the get-go, being given some background (via another very notorious haunting incident) for what is to follow.
The Conjuring 2 doesn't waste time in bringing the scares in. Reviewed by mungflesh 8 /10 An uncommonly strong sequel
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