The best all around horror film since… well the original Conjuring. James Wan defined himself long ago and it’s been amazing to watch the maturity in his storytelling, all while refusing to settle with his success. From Saw to Dead Silence to Insidious to the Conjuring you will not find a better way to watch a horror movie.

Based on the true case files from the Warren’s, the Conjuring 2 takes us to London and chronicles “The Enfield Poltergeist” in which a family is terrorized by a spirit that previously lived in the home. What the Conjuring series does so well is that it makes you focus on multiple storylines and demons. In the original, right off the bat we were introduced to the Annabelle doll (Which has sparked its own spinoff). This film is no different, giving you multiple spirits to keep you up at night, including a demonic nun that you are sure to see in your nightmares.

This film also touches on the Warren’s involvement with the “Amityville” house on Long Island, which of course is a horror icon in itself and is teased at the end of the original Conjuring. If I had to say something negative about this film it would have to be the runtime, at 2 hours and 13 minutes it’s one of the longest horror movies in recent memory. Having said that I am not sure what part of the story you could even cut out.

As sequels go in general it’s extremely difficult to find many that are worthwhile, this should not even be classified as a sequel but more of a continuation. For someone who has seen many many horror films it is really nice going into a theater and knowing what to expect but still coming out surprised. Make sure to stay during the credits for actual photos from the investigation/people involved. As if Wan’s vision wasn’t enough – here is a gentle reminder that ghosts are real!

ROASTED RIPPER SCORE – A (5/5 pairs of underwear)