Opened: June 10, 2016

Directed by: James Wan

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O’Connor, Lauren Esposito, Benjamin Haigh, Patrick McAuley, Simon McBurney, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Franka Potente, Bob Adrian, Joseph Bishara, Robin Atkin Downes, Bonnie Aarons, Abhi Sinha & Javier Botet

The follow-up to 2013’s terrifying The Conjuring, this sequel takes place about six years after the events of the original and follows a story that is just as – if not more – frightening than the first.

When Janet Dodgson (Madison Wolfe) shows signs of demonic possession, her story reaches Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga). The pair of paranormal investigators travel to the Hodgson’s house in Enfield, London to help the family and determine if it’s is a hoax or not.

Whereas the first Conjuring film had the mom being possessed, this one is almost scarier having a child be possessed. There are some scares that seem fake or less disturbing than some of the more practical ones, but overall there’s a ton to scream at here.

Final say: A rare horror sequel that matches the first. ★★★★★