Is the Nun II Worth Watching? 

October 2023

By Dannarys Gutierrez, Emily Jaimes, and Miguel Hernandez, Staff Reporters

Every year during Halloween, scary movies are released in theaters. The Nun II was being released on September 8, 2023, and we were thrilled. As lovers of horror films, we eagerly anticipated the release of “The Nun” with high hopes for a spine-chilling experience. 

The movie came out as part of “The Conjuring Universe”, which consists of many popular movies like “The Conjuring” movies and the “Annabelle” movies. The Nun II, as said in the title, is the sequel to the first movie “The Nun,” which was released back in 2018. Since it was a great first movie and is part of this famous film franchise, it has garnered much attention and excitement. However, to our profound disappointment, what we encountered on the big screen was far from the terrifying, atmospheric horror we had expected.

 One of the most disappointing aspects of “The Nun II” was its plot. The storyline felt thin and underdeveloped, which failed to engage us in the movie. While we expected a deep exploration of the mythology behind Valak, the film offered little in the way of backstory or character development. Instead, it relied mostly on jump scares and visual effects, leaving the narrative underexplored and unsatisfying.

Overall, “The Nun II” was a major letdown for those who love these horror movies. The movie did not live up to expectations, even with its association with “The Conjuring Universe.” Its dull plot,  jump scares, absence of a creepy atmosphere, and underdeveloped characters all contributed to our disappointment. While horror is subjective and different viewers may have varying experiences, “The Nun II” failed to deliver the kind of spine-tingling terror and captful storytelling that we had eagerly anticipated. It helps serve as a reminder that even the most highly rated films can fall short of expectations.