The Conjuring 2 is a 2016 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. It is known as The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Case in the UK.
The story portrays the Warrens as they reach England in 1977 to help the Hodgson family, who experience poltergeist disturbances at their Enfield council house. The incident was eventually known as the Enfield poltergeist. Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators and writers from the previous movie, are played once more by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.
It is the second addition in the Conjuring series, the third in the Conjuring Universe, and a follow-up to the 2013 movie The Conjuring. On June 10, 2016, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema released The Conjuring 2 in theatres across the United States, following its June 7, 2016 world premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre.
Main cast of The Conjuring 2
Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren
The American actress Vera Farmiga portrays Lorraine Warren, a real-life paranormal investigator in the movie. Lorraine, who worked closely with her husband, claimed to be a light trance medium and clairvoyant.
American paranormal investigators and writers Lorraine Rita Warren (née Moran; January 31, 1927 – April 18, 2019) and Edward Warren Miney (September 7, 1926 – August 23, 2006) have been associated with renowned cases of reported hauntings.
Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren
The American actor Patrick Wilson portrays Ed Warren, a real-life paranormal investigator in the movie. Edward was a self-taught author, lecturer, and self-described demonologist.
Madison Wolfe as Janet Hodgson
The American actress Madison Wolfe portrays Janet Hudgson in the movie. Janet becomes possessed by a malevolent spirit after playing with the Ouija board. She is possessed by Bill Wilkins, an old man who lived in the house before he died.
Bonnie Aarons as Demon Nun Valak
The American actress Bonnie Aarons portrays the Demon Nun Valak in the film. Valak is the true evil spirit that uses Wilkins as a pawn to break Janet’s will.
Other cast of The Conjuring 2
Following are the other cast and characters in the film:
Frances O'Connor as Peggy Hodgson
Lauren Esposito as Margaret Hodgson
Benjamin Haigh as Billy Hodgson
Patrick McAuley as Johnny Hodgson
Simon McBurney as Maurice Grosse
Maria Doyle Kennedy as Peggy Nottingham
Simon Delaney as Vic Nottingham
Franka Potente as Anita Gregory
Bob Adrian as Bill Wilkins
Robin Atkin Downes as the voice of Demon
Javier Botet as Crooked Man
Steve Coulter as Father Gordon
Abhi Sinha as Harry Whitmark
Chris Royds as Graham Morris
Sterling Jerins as Judy Warren
Daniel Wolfe as Kent Allen
Annie Young as Constable Heeps
Elliot Joseph as Constable Peterson
Cory English as Skeptic Kaplan
Joseph Bishara as Demon
Shannon Kook as Drew
Also read: The Conjuring cast
FAQs about The Conjuring 2
The Demon Nun Valak is the true evil in The Conjuring 2. American actress Bonnie Aarons played the role of Valak in the film.
Yes, the horrifying incidence of paranormal activity that plagued a household in London in the late 1970s, known as the Enfield Poltergeist, served as the inspiration for The Conjuring 2.
Yes, a fourth Conjuring film is under production. In contrast to the typical early summer release dates for The Conjuring films, The Conjuring 4 will be released in theaters on September 5, 2025.
