The Conjuring 2 is a 2016 American supernatural horror film directed by
James Wan and written by Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, Wan and David Leslie Johnson. It is the sequel to the 2013 film The Conjuring, with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprising their roles as paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film follows the Warrens as they travel to the United Kingdom to assist the Hodgson family, who are experiencing poltergeist activity at their Enfield council house in 1977.
The Conjuring 2 was released in the United States on June 10, 2016. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $101 million worldwide.
The film begins with paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren documenting the Amityville murders, to determine if a demonic presence was truly responsible for Ronald DeFeo Jr. mass murdering his family on November 13, 1974. During a seance, Lorraine is drawn into a vision where she relives the murders, but then discovers a demonic nun figure, as well as seeing Ed getting killed after being impaled. Ed struggles but eventually breaks Lorraine's vision from the experience.
In 1977, in London, England, the Hodgson family begins to discover strange occurrences within their home. Janet, the youngest daughter, is seen sleepwalking and conversing in her dreams as two different people. Eventually, all siblings of the house and their mother Peggy witness paranormal events occurring right before their eyes, forcing them to seek assistance. When the media attempts to interview the Hodgsons, Janet is possessed by the spirit of Bill Wilkins, an older man who previously lived and died in the house, and who wants to claim his territory. As Janet begins to show more signs of demonic possession, the story eventually reaches the Warrens, who are requested to assist the local Church in the investigation. Lorraine, in fear of her vision of Ed's death becoming reality, warns him not to get too involved in the case, and reluctantly agrees to travel to London.
Cast
Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren
Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren
Frances O'Connor as Peggy Hodgson
Madison Wolfe as Janet Hodgson
Simon McBurney as Maurice Grosse
Franka Potente as Anita Gregory
Lauren Esposito as Margaret Hodgson
Patrick McAuley as Johnny Hodgson
Benjamin Haigh as Billy Hodgson
Maria Doyle Kennedy as Peggy Nottingham
Simon Delaney as Vic Nottingham
Shannon Kook as Drew Thomas
Sterling Jerins as Judy Warren
Bob Adrian as Bill Wilkins
Abhi Sinha as Harry Whitmark
Robin Atkin Downes as Demon (voice)
Bonnie Aarons as Demon Nun
Javier Botet as The Crooked Man
As of June 13, 2016, The Conjuring 2 has grossed $49.5 million in North America and $51.5 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $101 million, against a budget of $40 million.
In North America, the film opened on June 10, 2016, alongside Warcraft and Now You See Me 2, and was projected to gross $35–40 million from 3,343 theaters in its opening weekend. The film grossed $3.4 million from its Thursday night previews, besting the $3.3 million made by its predecessor, and $16.4 million in its first day. In its opening weekend, the film grossed $40.3 million from 3,434 theaters (almost matching its predecessor's $41.8 million opening), making it the biggest opening for a horror film both since the original film in 2013 and the biggest ever for the month of June.
Outside North America, the film was released across 44 countries the same weekend as its United States release, and grossed $51.5 million in its opening weekend from 10,400 screens, debuting in second place behind Warcraft. It recorded the biggest opening day of all time for a horror film in 24 markets, including Mexico ($1.6 million), Brazil ($735,000), Australia ($401,000), and all of Latin America. Moreover, in terms of opening weekend, the film scored the biggest opening for a horror film in 26 markets, including Mexico ($9 million), Brazil ($4.1 million), and Australia ($3 million). It also opened in South Korea ($4 million). Elsewhere, in India, it grossed ₹28.4 crore ($4.2 million) during its first 5-day run. In Argentina, it scored the second biggest opening for Warner Bros. with $2.85 million, behind only Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
It will next open in key markets like Germany and Russia (June 16), the United Kingdom and Spain (June 17), Italy (June 23), and France (June 29).
On a potential sequel, Wan stated, "There could be many more [Conjuring] movies because the Warrens have so many stories." Screenwriters Chad and Carey Hayes have also expressed interest in working on a story for another sequel. However, Wan stated that he may be unable to direct the film due to his commitments to other projects. He stated to Collider.com, "Assuming we are lucky enough to have a third chapter, there are other filmmakers that I would love to sort of continue on the Conjuring world, if we are lucky enough." Wan has also stated that, if a third film was to be made, it would ideally take place in the 1980s.
The Conjuring 2 was released in the United States on June 10, 2016. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $101 million worldwide.
The film begins with paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren documenting the Amityville murders, to determine if a demonic presence was truly responsible for Ronald DeFeo Jr. mass murdering his family on November 13, 1974. During a seance, Lorraine is drawn into a vision where she relives the murders, but then discovers a demonic nun figure, as well as seeing Ed getting killed after being impaled. Ed struggles but eventually breaks Lorraine's vision from the experience.
In 1977, in London, England, the Hodgson family begins to discover strange occurrences within their home. Janet, the youngest daughter, is seen sleepwalking and conversing in her dreams as two different people. Eventually, all siblings of the house and their mother Peggy witness paranormal events occurring right before their eyes, forcing them to seek assistance. When the media attempts to interview the Hodgsons, Janet is possessed by the spirit of Bill Wilkins, an older man who previously lived and died in the house, and who wants to claim his territory. As Janet begins to show more signs of demonic possession, the story eventually reaches the Warrens, who are requested to assist the local Church in the investigation. Lorraine, in fear of her vision of Ed's death becoming reality, warns him not to get too involved in the case, and reluctantly agrees to travel to London.
Cast
Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren
Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren
Frances O'Connor as Peggy Hodgson
Madison Wolfe as Janet Hodgson
Simon McBurney as Maurice Grosse
Franka Potente as Anita Gregory
Lauren Esposito as Margaret Hodgson
Patrick McAuley as Johnny Hodgson
Benjamin Haigh as Billy Hodgson
Maria Doyle Kennedy as Peggy Nottingham
Simon Delaney as Vic Nottingham
Shannon Kook as Drew Thomas
Sterling Jerins as Judy Warren
Bob Adrian as Bill Wilkins
Abhi Sinha as Harry Whitmark
Robin Atkin Downes as Demon (voice)
Bonnie Aarons as Demon Nun
Javier Botet as The Crooked Man
As of June 13, 2016, The Conjuring 2 has grossed $49.5 million in North America and $51.5 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $101 million, against a budget of $40 million.
In North America, the film opened on June 10, 2016, alongside Warcraft and Now You See Me 2, and was projected to gross $35–40 million from 3,343 theaters in its opening weekend. The film grossed $3.4 million from its Thursday night previews, besting the $3.3 million made by its predecessor, and $16.4 million in its first day. In its opening weekend, the film grossed $40.3 million from 3,434 theaters (almost matching its predecessor's $41.8 million opening), making it the biggest opening for a horror film both since the original film in 2013 and the biggest ever for the month of June.
Outside North America, the film was released across 44 countries the same weekend as its United States release, and grossed $51.5 million in its opening weekend from 10,400 screens, debuting in second place behind Warcraft. It recorded the biggest opening day of all time for a horror film in 24 markets, including Mexico ($1.6 million), Brazil ($735,000), Australia ($401,000), and all of Latin America. Moreover, in terms of opening weekend, the film scored the biggest opening for a horror film in 26 markets, including Mexico ($9 million), Brazil ($4.1 million), and Australia ($3 million). It also opened in South Korea ($4 million). Elsewhere, in India, it grossed ₹28.4 crore ($4.2 million) during its first 5-day run. In Argentina, it scored the second biggest opening for Warner Bros. with $2.85 million, behind only Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
It will next open in key markets like Germany and Russia (June 16), the United Kingdom and Spain (June 17), Italy (June 23), and France (June 29).
On a potential sequel, Wan stated, "There could be many more [Conjuring] movies because the Warrens have so many stories." Screenwriters Chad and Carey Hayes have also expressed interest in working on a story for another sequel. However, Wan stated that he may be unable to direct the film due to his commitments to other projects. He stated to Collider.com, "Assuming we are lucky enough to have a third chapter, there are other filmmakers that I would love to sort of continue on the Conjuring world, if we are lucky enough." Wan has also stated that, if a third film was to be made, it would ideally take place in the 1980s.
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