This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re continuing our journey through the chilling Warrenverse, exploring instances where demonic influence takes center stage. We’ll be comparing The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), which delves into a real-life murder trial with a supernatural defense, against the direct demonic confrontation of The Nun II (2023). Get ready for legal scares and unholy terrors!

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

Directed by Michael Chaves, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It takes a darker and more grounded approach, inspired by the real-life trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who claimed demonic possession as his defense for murder. Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate this unsettling case, uncovering a malevolent force that ties back to a hidden occult group. This installment explores the blurred lines between human culpability and supernatural influence.

The Nun II (2023)

Directed by Michael Chaves (again!), The Nun II serves as a direct sequel to the 2018 film, continuing the terrifying saga of the demonic nun Valak. Set in 1956 France, the film follows Sister Irene as she once again confronts the malevolent entity, which is now causing chaos and death in a seemingly ordinary boarding school. This chapter promises more direct supernatural horror and a deeper dive into Valak’s dark powers and origins.

Join us as we dissect these two entries in the Conjuring Universe. How do these films further expand the Warrens’ documented cases and the mythology of the evil forces they faced? Tune in to explore the devil’s influence and the power of faith against darkness!

Spoilers start around 5:15