UNITED STATES: Fans of the spine-chilling supernatural horror franchise “The Conjuring“ have a reason to rejoice as the highly anticipated sequel “The Nun 2” is on its way. The makers of the film unveiled the official trailer on Thursday, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.
Headlined by Taissa Farmiga, “The Nun 2” is set to hit theatres on September 8, delivering another terrifying installment to the franchise. According to Variety, the sequel takes place in 1956, following the brutal murder of a priest in France.
The official logline reveals that “The Nun 2” follows Sister Irene, portrayed by Taissa Farmiga, as she confronts the demonic Valak again. Farmiga joins returning cast members Bonnie Aarons as Valak and Jonas Bloquet as Maurice “Frenchie.”
The film also introduces new additions to the “Conjuring” universe, including Katelyn Rose Downey as Sophie, Anna Popplewell as Marcella, and Storm Reid in an undisclosed role.
“The Nun 2” is the latest installment in the USD 2 billion franchise that began in 2013 with the original “The Conjuring” film, featuring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, Taissa Farmiga’s older sister.
The film series draws inspiration from the real-life cases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, particularly their nonfiction book “The Amityville Horror.”
Since the original “The Conjuring,” the franchise has spawned successful spinoffs, including “Annabelle” in 2014, “The Conjuring 2” in 2016, and “Annabelle: Creation” in 2017. The first spinoff, “The Nun,” hit theatres in 2018, introducing audiences to the terrifying character of Valak.
The “Conjuring” universe has continued to expand with releases such as “The Curse of La Llorona,” “Annabelle Comes Home,” and “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.”
“The Nun 2” is helmed by director Michael Chaves, known for his work on “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.”
Akela Cooper wrote the screenplay, acclaimed for her work on “M3GAN,” along with Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing, both known for their contributions to the hit series “Fear the Walking Dead.”
With the release of the gripping trailer, fans of “The Conjuring” universe can prepare themselves for another bone-chilling cinematic experience.
“The Nun 2” promises to deliver a suspenseful and terrifying journey into the depths of supernatural horror as Sister Irene confronts the malevolent forces embodied by Valak.
As September 8 approaches, anticipation builds, and fans eagerly await the release of the latest installment in this gripping franchise.
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