The Conjuring 2 (2016)

[DMRI2006]

Best movie of this summer IMO. Creepier than the original, more disturbing, and I found this particular story more fleshed out and developed. The original was very good -- this one is even better.

[Kylo Ren]

Just saw it Friday night. The only show times for the movie during the entire day were at 10:35 PM funnily enough. But, as of right now, The Conjuring 2 is better than the original and all in all a superb horror movie and maybe my favorite horror movie I've seen. If it's still in theaters around you, go see it now. Day one buy for me. Here are my thoughts...

[Show spoiler]A better soundtrack than the original (Joseph Bishara is great), some very well designed scares (the scene involving the painting and Lorraine in the room was creepy as hell), the use of "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" was awesome, the creepy whistling of "This Old Man" nursery rhyme was chilling, amazing cinematography (the shots of the fog in the backyard at night was beautiful), great acting all around by the cast with Madison Wolfe doing a superb job, the nun is creepy as hell looking (glad they went with the nun at the last second instead of the cliché demonic figure with horns they initially had), the Crooked Man was also a great character (the theme it had was awesome and I would absolutely buy that toy that was featured in the movie).

My only possible complaint for the movie was the CGI of the Crooked Man. I can't say for sure, but I believe a real person would have been better instead of using CGI. Some people will think the huge CGI Crooked Man that appears in the movie might be more silly and cheesy than scary looking. I say possible complaint, because I can't say for sure if a real actor would have been the better choice, because we'll never know.

Also, Valak (nun) was sent back to hell at the end of the movie. But, the Crooked Man was never really defeated. So, he must still be out there somewhere. WB needs to get a spin off movie going with The Crooked Man. Yes, I know they already announced a spin off movie for the nun. But, I actually would prefer a Crooked Man movie. Perhaps, it could be about the toy being played by a different family and then shows how the toy gets into the son's hands.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

So any release date for this yet?

[Luke B.]

They could use this as the cover art, would fit perfectly and kinda remembers the first film art. I they don't, maybe I'll use this art to customize my copy when I buy it or do a slip.


This would be nice too

[GeoffOliver]

This was a great film, and I still have yet to see the first one. The scares were surprisingly effective, and it's shot/scored very well. It reminds me a bit of The Babadook with it's gloomy tone, and I liked it's 70s period setting. Vera Farmiga is amazing in everything she does, and I'm always fascinated with anything involved with The Amityville Horror. I almost wish this film explored that more. It never felt bloated though, even with it's long running time. I admire any sequel that's enjoyable without having seen any other film in it's respective franchise.

I have no idea why it was rated R though. It's spooky, but I can't remember any blood, gore, or even any cuss words. It was perfect the way it was, but I think it could've gotten by with PG-13 easily.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Because it's too scary. That's the reason the first was given a R rating.

[GeoffOliver]

LOL The sad thing is, you're probably right. The MPAA has gotten really bad with horror movies. They don't think anyone under 17 can handle being scared at all. By their logic, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island would be rated R if it was live-action.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

That's the truth. I think they said it was too frightening or intense to be PG-13.

[Chaotic]

Originally Posted by luke b.

this would be nice too

[Show spoiler]

oh god no!

[Chaotic]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Lawrence Fan

That's the truth. I think they said it was too frightening or intense to be PG-13.

Even though there is no gore/nudity and such, it feels like an R. Its weird.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Even though there is no gore/nudity and such, it feels like an R. Its weird.

[Show spoiler]Only bad thing I can think of it when she has the vision and Patrick Wilsons character gets the thing through his chest.

[Chaotic]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Lawrence Fan

[Show spoiler]Only bad thing I can think of it when she has the vision and Patrick Wilsons character gets the thing through his chest.

Yeah.

The first time it was shown in the shadows at the beginning, it scared the shit out of me because I didnt know what happened exactly.

[ink1026]

Originally Posted by Kylo Ren

My only possible complaint for the movie was the CGI of the Crooked Man. I can't say for sure, but I believe a real person would have been better instead of using CGI. Some people will think the huge CGI Crooked Man that appears in the movie might be more silly and cheesy than scary looking. I say possible complaint, because I can't say for sure if a real actor would have been the better choice, because we'll never know.

According to James Wan, that wasn't CGI.

[halloween5309]

Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

This was a great film, and I still have yet to see the first one. The scares were surprisingly effective, and it's shot/scored very well. It reminds me a bit of The Babadook with it's gloomy tone, and I liked it's 70s period setting. Vera Farmiga is amazing in everything she does, and I'm always fascinated with anything involved with The Amityville Horror. I almost wish this film explored that more. It never felt bloated though, even with it's long running time. I admire any sequel that's enjoyable without having seen any other film in it's respective franchise.

I have no idea why it was rated R though. It's spooky, but I can't remember any blood, gore, or even any cuss words. It was perfect the way it was, but I think it could've gotten by with PG-13 easily.

you need to watch the first one, it's great

[theconjuring]

I need this to be released already.

[InuYashaCrusade]

I really want to see this movie but don't think I'm gonna be willing to pay $20 for it day 1. Hoping it goes on sale along with the first movie during Black Friday this year.

[tylerc904]

Wan can say what he wants, there was some serious CGI or manipulation during the crooked man scene (is he insinuating they used a real dog and it really transformed!!!!). The whole theatre let out "what the...?" noises. I don't think it scared anyone. When it reappeared in the tent later on, that got scares!

[Leonidas King]

Originally Posted by Luke B.

They could use this as the cover art, would fit perfectly and kinda remembers the first film art. I they don't, maybe I'll use this art to customize my copy when I buy it or do a slip.

[Show spoiler]

This would be nice too

This one is Terrible with a capital T.

[Pieter V]

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

Own it early on Digital HD on August 30

Blu-ray debuts on September 13​


“The Conjuring 2”Blu-ray contains the following special features:

The Enfield Poltergeist: Living The Horror
The Conjuring 2: Hollywood’s Haunted Stage
Creating Crooked
Crafting The Conjuring 2
Sounds of Scary
Deleted Scenes

“The Conjuring 2” Standard Definition DVD contains the following special features:

The Enfield Poltergeist: Living The Horror
The Conjuring 2: Hollywood’s Haunted Stage
Creating Crooked
Crafting The Conjuring 2
Sounds of Scary
Deleted Scenes



BASICS


PRODUCT SRP

Blu-ray $29.98

DVD Amaray (WS) $28.98


Standard Street Date: September 13, 2016

EST Street Date: August 30, 2016

DVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French

BD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French

BD Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese

Running Time: 134 minutes

Rating: Rated R for terror and horror violence

DOLBY ATMOS DOLBY AUDIO [CC]

The Blu-ray disc of “The Conjuring 2” will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar are required. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment that aren’t Dolby Atmos compatible.

[Leonidas King]

Where's that UHD copy?