The Conjuring 2 (2016)

I actually really liked this one. Nothing like a Nun, a crooked man, and an old man haunting a helpless family. There were some genuine foreshadowed stakes for the Warrens. There was the atmosphere and contrasting moments. This was a well-made movie. It is your usual haunting plot, but at least it keeps it feeling fresh. The Conjuring movies in general seem to be made very well. James Wan does a good job of atmosphere while giving characters some realism. I am starting to see why he is highly praised in the horror community. This one is definitely worth a watch.

Story - 18%

Characters - 18%

Pacing - 16%

Spectacle - 19%

Entertainment - 18%

Total score: 89%

Grade scale:

90%-100% = must watch

80%-89% = solid, but could be better

70%-79% = Not terrible, watch if the characters or story interests you

60%-69% = only watch for completionist reasons

0%-59% = just skip it, I find the positives and they don't exist here