Title: The Nun II Release Date: September 8, 2023 Director: Michael Chaves Writers: Akela Cooper, James Wan Cast: Taissa Farmiga, Bonnie Aarons, Storm Reid
Review
The Nun II is a 2023 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves and written by Akela Cooper and James Wan. It is the sequel to the 2018 film The Nun and the eleventh film in The Conjuring Universe. Taissa Farmiga reprises her role as Sister Irene, along with Bonnie Aarons as the titular demon nun, Valak. Storm Reid joins the cast as a new character.
The film follows Sister Irene as she is sent to investigate a convent in France where a young nun has possessed. Irene soon finds herself in a battle against Valak once again.
The Nun II has received mixed reviews from critics. Some have praised the film's visuals and atmosphere, while others have criticized its predictable plot and over-reliance on jump scares.
Positive Reviews
- "Visually stunning and atmospheric, The Nun II is a worthy sequel to the original film." - RogerEbert.com
- "Taissa Farmiga delivers another strong performance as Sister Irene, and Bonnie Aarons is truly terrifying as Valak." - The Hollywood Reporter
- "While the plot is predictable, The Nun II is still a fun and scary horror film." - Variety
Negative Reviews
- "The Nun II is nothing more than a rehash of the original film, with little new to offer." - The Guardian
- "The film relies too heavily on jump scares, and the predictable plot makes it difficult to stay engaged." - IGN
- "The Nun II is a disappointment, and it's clear that The Conjuring Universe is starting to run out of steam." - Collider
Overall, The Nun II is a mixed bag. It is a visually stunning and atmospheric film with some good performances, but it is also predictable and over-reliant on jump scares. Whether or not you enjoy the film will likely depend on how much you enjoyed the original film.