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The Nun II
2023 110 min United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Horror
Director: Michael Chaves
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Description
In 1956 France, a priest is violently murdered, and Sister Irene begins to investigate. She once again comes face-to-face with a powerful evil.
Budget:
$38.5M
US Gross:
$86.27M
Worldwide:
$269.67M
Starring
Taissa Farmiga
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Jonas Bloquet
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Storm Reid
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Awards
1 win & 12 nominations total
Key opinion
The Nun II is generally viewed as a marginal improvement over its predecessor, offering a more polished aesthetic while struggling with repetitive franchise tropes. While Taissa Farmiga’s return provides a steady anchor for the film, the consensus describes an experience that relies too heavily on predictable jump scares and a formulaic, often dull narrative.
| Acting | Taissa Farmiga's performance as Sister Irene provides a necessary and compelling focal point for the franchise. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s cinematography and visual effects offer a colorful and atmospheric upgrade compared to the original entry. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on tired, predictable horror clichés that lack the suspense and ingenuity of earlier Conjuring universe films. | |
| Direction | The film’s reliance on standard jump scares is ineffective and fails to provide genuine tension or surprise for seasoned horror audiences. | |
| Pacing | Views on pacing are split: some appreciate the faster, more deliberate investigation compared to the first film, while others find the narrative flow to be uneven and sluggish. |