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The Conjuring 2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by James Wan. With Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Conjuring 2.
MoviHero lists June 8, 2016 as the release date for The Conjuring 2. James Wan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren, Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren, Madison Wolfe as Janet Hodgson, Frances O'Connor as Peggy Hodgson. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 8, 2016
GenresHorror
Runtime2h 14m
DirectorJames Wan
CastVera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren, Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren, Madison Wolfe as Janet Hodgson, Frances O'Connor as Peggy Hodgson
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Conjuring 2 right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Conjuring 2 runs 2h 14m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 9,529 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Conjuring 2
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“This time a London family struggle in their haunted house.”
Viewer reaction
“This is rated "R" and it's hard to believe...but let's face it, scary movies just aren't that scary anymore.”
Viewer reaction
“I know I'm in the minority on this, but I actually preferred it to the original.”
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“I'm giving this half a star more than I gave the first movie.”
Viewer reaction
“Really solid sequel, and a re-watch before seeing the third film, in fact probably liked this one slightly better, with some good scares but better…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMargaret HodgsonMargaret Hodgson appears in The Conjuring 2 (2016).Open character guide otherPeggy HodgsonPeggy Hodgson appears in The Conjuring 2 (2016).Open character guide otherJanet HodgsonJanet Hodgson appears in The Conjuring 2 (2016).Open character guide otherLorraine WarrenLorraine Warren runs from The Conjuring to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It with Vera Farmiga carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherEd WarrenEd Warren runs from The Conjuring to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It with Patrick Wilson carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherJudy WarrenJudy Warren runs from The Conjuring to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It with Sterling Jerins carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide
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