September 26, 2023 • 4 mins
**Show Notes: Movies First with Alex First - Review of "The Nun 2"** - **Introduction**: - Movies First hosted by Alex First. - Review and rating of the horror movie "The Nun 2". - **Background**: - Sequel to "The Nun" (2018) featuring the demonic sister, Valek. - Set in 1956, Valek returns with her malevolent presence. - **Plot Highlights**: - Valek continues to terrify both adults and children. - The Vatican seeks Sister Irene Tasefarmiga, previously on the verge of her final vows, to exorcise the demon. - Sister Irene is joined by Sister Deborah (Storm Reid), a novice questioning her beliefs. - Their mission leads them to a boarding school in Exxon Province. - Maurice (Jonas Blonquette), the only other survivor to have faced Valek, is a maintenance man at the school. - Maurice befriends Sophie (Caitlin Rose Downey), a student, and her mother Kate (Anna Puppelwell), a teacher. - Mysterious and terrifying events unfold at the school. - **Production**: - New team of writers: Ian Goldberg, Richard Neyne, and Akala Cooper. - Directed by Michael Chavez, known for "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" (2021). - Part of the "Conjuring" universe, celebrating its 10th anniversary. - **Review**: - Intricate narrative with interconnected events. - Classic horror elements: darkness, suspenseful sound, and build-up. - Intense climax, though deemed "over the top" by Alex. - Strong performances by the lead actors. - Taser Farmiga showcases resilience, Storm Reid portrays a no-nonsense attitude, Jonas Blomquette embodies decency, Caitlin Rose Downey is measured, and Anna Puppelwell is reserved. - Superior to the original but falls short towards the end. - Knowledge of the first movie is beneficial but not mandatory. - Stay tuned after the credits for a surprise. - **Rating**: - "The Nun 2" receives a 6 out of 10. - **Outro**: - Listen to "Movies First" on Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or your preferred podcast player. - Stream on-demand at bitesz.com.
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