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The Conjuring 2

2016·Movie
2h 14min·R

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Relentless energy, stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Faith and meaning, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, sound design, and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Sound Centrality9

Who it's for

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You scare easily

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About

The next true story from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
Supernatural HorrorPeriod DramaHaunted HouseDemonologyPsychological ThrillerBased on True EventsAtmospheric TensionEmotional ResilienceJump ScaresFaith vs. Fear

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Where can I stream The Conjuring 2 legally?

The Conjuring 2 is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Conjuring 2 worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Conjuring 2 rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is The Conjuring 2?

2 h 14 min

The Conjuring 2 runs 2 h 14 min.

Is The Conjuring 2 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Conjuring 2?

Critics73
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see The Conjuring 2 much the same way.

Was The Conjuring 2 a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$323 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $323 million worldwide, 8.1 times its budget.

What language is The Conjuring 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Conjuring 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Conjuring 2 in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Conjuring 2 use?

Chekhov's GunNever My FaultGilligan CutPinned to the WallBait-and-SwitchYou Are Better Than You Think You AreBig BadCool Big SisCreepy ChildA Form You Are Comfortable WithChristmas SongsYour Momand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 storytelling tropes for The Conjuring 2, including Chekhov's Gun, Never My Fault, Gilligan Cut.