The Conjuring 2
The Conjuring 2 follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they travel to London to help the Hodgson family, whose home is plagued by...
Heads Up for Parents
The film depicts an 11-year-old child in genuinely disturbing possession scenes that may be more intense than typical horror movie scares
What's In It
Cultural & Values Guide
The Warrens are devout Catholics whose faith drives their demon-fighting work, with prayer, crucifixes, and religious protection being central to their methods. The film portrays their Christian faith as genuinely effective against supernatural evil.
The entire plot centers on the Warrens' commitment to protecting the Hodgson family despite personal danger, while their own strong marriage and dedication to helping families is the emotional foundation of the film. Family unity and sacrifice under supernatural threat drives every major story beat.
Community Notes
- Some critics question the ethics of depicting real-life child trauma as entertainment
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows family solidarity during crisis with mother protecting children
- ✓Depicts faith as source of strength when facing darkness