, a sequel to the 2018 movie. Ever since the first movie by James Wan was released in 2013, this cinematic universe of horror films has seen nine entries. This is another story surrounding Valak, the demon nun introduced in The Conjuring 2. The sequel brings back Taissa Farmiga and Jonas Bloquet for another outing as Sister Irene and Maurice.
From the opening scene, The Nun 2 uses sound superbly. In the same way creepy sound effects and loud jump scares are important for horror, silence might be even more effective. The dread you get from the opening few scenes is exceptional, and there is one particular scene early on that immediately raises the stakes for the rest of the film.
Farmiga and Reid are both excellent in the film, but another surprising improvement is the character of Maurice. The first time we’re introduced to Maurice in the first movie, he is presented as a promiscuous playboy who flirts with Irene right after meeting her. He’s not the easiest character to like. However, this movie’s opening scene with him involves his caring, tender relationship with a young child named Sophie . He’s instantly a more investing character than he previously was.