Scaring the bejesus out of moviegoers is a delicate alchemy that is difficult to harness just once.
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Hence their reluctance to get involved in any new cases by 1977.
It is likely for that very reason that the film rushes through the Amityville case early on.
The best parts ofThe Conjuring 2are its differences from the first film.
It is probably for this reason that Wan doubles down on his biggest influence for bothConjuringfilms, 1973sThe Exorcist.
Thus, the best scene of the film has nary a crash or whisper.
… and so too is a scary sequel that is this good.
Rating:
4 out of 5
