The Conjuring 2

The Conjuring 2
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Name	The Conjuring 2
Director	James Wan
Producer	Peter Safran, Rob Cowan
Writer	James Wan, Leigh Whannell, David Leslie Johnson
Starring	Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O'Connor, Madison Wolfe
Music	Joseph Bishara
Cinematography	Don Burgess
Editing	Kirk M. Morri
Studio	New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster Productions, The Safran Company
Distributed	Warner Bros. Pictures
Released	June 10, 2016
Runtime	134 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$40 million
Gross	$320.3 million

The Conjuring 2 is a 2016 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by James Wan, Leigh Whannell, and David Leslie Johnson. The film is the sequel to The Conjuring and stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as paranormal investigators Lorraine Warren and Ed Warren. The story follows the Enfield poltergeist case, which was investigated by the Society for Psychical Research and involved Maurice Grosse and Guy Lyon Playfair. The film also features Frances O'Connor and Madison Wolfe as Peggy Hodgson and Janet Hodgson, the mother and daughter who were at the center of the Enfield haunting.

Plot

The film begins with Lorraine Warren and Ed Warren investigating the Amityville haunting, which was also investigated by Jay Anson and George Lutz. The Warrens then travel to London to help a single mother, Peggy Hodgson, and her four children, who are experiencing paranormal activity in their Enfield home. The family is being terrorized by a malevolent spirit, which is believed to be the ghost of Bill Wilkins, a former owner of the house who died there. The Warrens work with Maurice Grosse and Guy Lyon Playfair to investigate the haunting and help the family. They also seek the help of John Singh and Marylebone Barnet Enfield Society for Psychical Research.

The investigation involves the use of EVP and other paranormal investigation techniques, which were also used by Ingrid Pitt and Hans Holzer. The Warrens and their team also discover that the haunting is not just a simple case of a ghost, but rather a complex case involving demonic possession and exorcism, which was also explored by William Peter Blatty and William Friedkin. The film features a number of intense and terrifying scenes, including a possession scene that is reminiscent of The Exorcist and a haunted house scene that is similar to The Amityville Horror.

Production

The film was produced by Peter Safran and Rob Cowan and was filmed in London and Los Angeles. The film's special effects were created by Atomic Monster Productions and The Safran Company, which also worked on The Conjuring and Annabelle. The film's score was composed by Joseph Bishara, who also worked on The Conjuring and Insidious. The film's cinematography was handled by Don Burgess, who also worked on Forrest Gump and Cast Away.

The film's cast, including Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, underwent extensive research to prepare for their roles, including reading about the Enfield poltergeist case and watching documentaries about paranormal investigation. The film's set design was also carefully crafted to recreate the Enfield house and the Warrens' home in Connecticut, which was also featured in The Conjuring. The film's costume design was handled by Kristin M. Burke, who also worked on The Conjuring and Insidious: Chapter 3.

Release

The film was released on June 10, 2016, by Warner Bros. Pictures and was a commercial success, grossing over $320 million worldwide. The film received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's atmosphere and performances. The film was also a success on home video, with the DVD and Blu-ray releases featuring a number of special features, including a making-of documentary and a featurette about the Enfield poltergeist case.

The film's release was accompanied by a number of promotional events, including a premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles and a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City. The film's trailer was also released online, featuring a number of intense and terrifying scenes from the film. The film's poster was designed by Blair Witch and featured a number of taglines, including "The next chapter in The Conjuring universe" and "The Warrens are back".

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's atmosphere and performances. The film holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80%, with many critics praising the film's tension and suspense. The film also received positive reviews from audiences, with many praising the film's entertainment value and scare factor.

The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $320 million worldwide. The film's success can be attributed to the popularity of The Conjuring and the interest in paranormal investigation and supernatural horror. The film's success also led to the creation of a number of spin-offs, including Annabelle: Creation and The Nun.

Cast

The film features a number of talented actors, including Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as Lorraine Warren and Ed Warren. The film also features Frances O'Connor and Madison Wolfe as Peggy Hodgson and Janet Hodgson, the mother and daughter who were at the center of the Enfield haunting. The film also features Lauren Esposito and Benjamin Haigh as Margaret Hodgson and Johnny Hodgson, the other two children who were affected by the haunting.

The film's cast also includes Simon McBurney and Maria Doyle Kennedy as Maurice Grosse and Peggy Nottingham, two paranormal investigators who helped the Warrens with the case. The film also features Franka Potente and Simon Delaney as Anita Gregory and Green, two skeptics who questioned the Warrens' methods. The film's cast delivers strong performances, bringing depth and complexity to the characters and helping to create a believable and terrifying atmosphere.

Category:2016 films