31 October 2024
The Nun II (2023)
The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun – the greatest evil in The Conjuring universe.
The #1 US box office hit stars Taissa Farmiga (American Horror Story) as Sister Irene and Emmy winner Storm Reid (The Last of Us, Euphoria) as Sister Debra, with Bonnie Aarons reprising her role as the demon nun.
Michael Chaves (The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It) directs, from a screenplay co-written by Akela Cooper (M3GAN), with James Wan, the original director of The Conjuring, among the producers.
The Nun II was nominated for 10 Golden Scythe Horror Awards this year, including Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Actress (Farmiga) and Supporting Actress (Reid), as well as a Visual Effects Society Award.
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