The Nun II review: A Familiar Yet Unfulfilling Horror Sequel

'The Nun 2' takes place in France, four years after the first installment in Romania, continuing the story of Maurice.

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Maurice was possessed by the demonic Nun Valak.

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Sisters Irene and Debra return to investigate a series of killings related to Valak's quest for a MacGuffin.

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Compared to the first film, "The Nun 2" shows improvement but still relies heavily on familiar jump scares.

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Director Michael Chaves continues to underwhelm with this installment.

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Bonnie Aarons reprises her role as Valak but loses her aura of mystery due to overexposure.

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