The Nun

Synopsis

Watch the origin of how the demon takes the form of the Nun and begins to take its hold on the world.

Review

This is another movie from The Conjuring universe. So right there you know what you are getting into. Jump scares, demons, and a yelling banshee.

I will say, I feel that the the actors and actresses did a great job in their respective parts. I was not a big fan of the character "Frenchy," but he did have some good comedic relief in a movie that I think was heavy in it beats. Taissa Farmiga deserves some high praise. Between this and the first season of American Horror Story she has some great facial reactions especially since most of what she is seeing is a green screen environment.

As for the story, its simple. Nothing crazy, no hard twist or turns if you think about it or have watched the others in the movies in the series. It isn't really anything to write home about, but I do appreciate the inclusion of the Knights Templar.

The scary scenes aren't terribly crazy. A couple scenes got me, but most of them were repeats in structure from other horror films or expected. I will say that the biggest twist for me is the implied idea the the Vatican wanted the demon out or knew this demon was there to begin with which is crazy they didn't give instructions. I am not saying this is the true story, I know it was supposed to be, but I don't think this movie is a true story in an of itself.

My Rating

It was like a 6. It was short which I was wanting because I was on a plane, but there wasn't much to it. It was entertaining, but it could have used some better pacing and writing beats.

Parental Rating

No language, some violence, no family story. They are not about to watch this at all. I have a hard time saying my dad approves just because of the rules knowing he wouldn't watch it. Mom is out 100% because there is no value to it.