New Line Cinema’s horror thriller “The Nun II” scares up strong numbers at the Philippine box office

Newest chapter in highest-grossing entry in the juggernaut $2 billon “The Conjuring” Universe comes in at #1 in Philippines

New Line Cinema’s “THE NUN II” – the next chapter in the story of “The Nun,” the highest-grossing entry in the most successful horror franchise of all time, “The Conjuring” Universe – landed at the top of this weekend’s box office, coming in at #1 in its debut and taking in PHP 90 million in the Philippines. Directed by Michael Chaves and produced by Peter Safran and James Wan, “The Nun II” opened on September 6. 

The scare sequences in “The Nun II” feel fresh and are not derivative of the earlier films, says producer

What is it about nuns that works so well in horror movies, such as “The Nun” and its upcoming sequel? 

“I think that it’s the idea of the ultimate evil possessing the vessel for the ultimate good,” says Peter Safran, producer for “The Nun II.” “I think nuns are supposed to be unabashedly good in the service of goodness, and the most evil thing is mocking that goodness by taking her form. I think that’s what it is that people really respond to. 

“And let’s be honest, a lot of people are very scared of nuns in general, but I think from a supernatural thriller perspective, the idea of that evil embedded in what should be the epitome of good is just so sacrilegious and compelling.”

Directed by Michael Chaves, “The Nun II” finds Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) once again coming face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun, this time in France, where a priest has recently been murdered. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/NNhtX4gtoiI

Director Michael Chaves invites fans to “The Nun II” as horror film gears up for midnight screenings Sept 6

In a newly released video, “The Nun II” director Michael Chaves shares that this year marks the tenth anniversary of the “The Conjuring” Universe, adding that “The Nun’s” demonic Valak is hands-down his most favorite movie monster of all.  He then proceeds to invite all horror fans to watch “The Nun II.”

Watch the Michael Chaves video at https://youtu.be/fs4lXxM0N_g

New Line Cinema brings you the horror thriller “The Nun II,” the next chapter in the story of “The Nun,” the highest grossing entry in the juggernaut $2 billion “The Conjuring” Universe.  As a treat to fans of scary movies, “The Nun II” will hold simultaneous midnight screenings in participating cinemas on September 6 (also the film’s opening day). Fans can get their tickets now at https://www.nun2.com.ph/

The greatest evil returns as trailer for “The Nun II” is unveiled

On September 6, the greatest evil in the “Conjuring” universe returns in “The Nun II,” much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 horror hit “The Nun.” 

Watch the newly debuted trailer: https://youtu.be/NNhtX4gtoiI

About “The Nun II”

1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.

Taissa Farmiga (“The Nun,” “The Gilded Age”) returns as Sister Irene, joined by Jonas Bloquet (“Tirailleurs,” “The Nun”), Storm Reid (“The Last of Us,” “The Suicide Squad”), Anna Popplewell (“Fairytale,” “The Chronicles of Narnia” trilogy) and Bonnie Aarons (reprising her role from “The Nun”), surrounded by an ensemble cast of international talent.