Furthermore, the runtime (134 minutes) is long for a horror film, but it earns it. The first hour is a slow-burn investigation. We meet the Hodgsons. We see the media swarm outside. We watch Ed play guitar. By the time the demon reveals itself, we are emotionally invested. When the walls bleed, it feels earned, not gratuitous.
The Conjuring 2 was a massive success, both critically and commercially, grossing over $319 million worldwide. It solidified The Conjuring universe as a major horror franchise, leading to additional films like Annabelle: Creation (2017) , The Nun (2018) , and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) . conjuring 2