The sequel overstays its welcome at a punishing 133 minutes, but the power of director James Wan compels you to scream your bloody head off
The Conjuring 2 doesn’t break any new mold in the horror movie genre. Though its set pieces are often impressive, they do sometimes rely a bit on jump scares, and are also too repetitive in nature for their own good. And while the script is more interesting and layered than a lot of horror movies, many of the characters and themes feel underdeveloped