This drama about an underdog-understudy forced to clean studios has real ballet dancers but the story is less realistic than Angelina Ballerina
This saccharine drama pivots around aspiring ballerina Sam (Juliet Doherty), who we meet as she is about to go on stage to dance in a production of The Red Shoes (presumably a version of the Matthew Bourne ballet-drama). But in one of those dramatic twists of fate that would set even the Brothers Grimm’s eyes rolling, her sister Annie calls to wish her good luck seconds before she takes the stage – and then promptly gets hit and killed by a passing car.
Obviously, this rather ruins Sam’s big night, and she gives up on dancing altogether. She subsequently falls in with a teenage tearaway named Eve (Lauren Esposito) who, like Sam, is a young American living in Australia for reasons left inexplicably vague. A sequence of...
This saccharine drama pivots around aspiring ballerina Sam (Juliet Doherty), who we meet as she is about to go on stage to dance in a production of The Red Shoes (presumably a version of the Matthew Bourne ballet-drama). But in one of those dramatic twists of fate that would set even the Brothers Grimm’s eyes rolling, her sister Annie calls to wish her good luck seconds before she takes the stage – and then promptly gets hit and killed by a passing car.
Obviously, this rather ruins Sam’s big night, and she gives up on dancing altogether. She subsequently falls in with a teenage tearaway named Eve (Lauren Esposito) who, like Sam, is a young American living in Australia for reasons left inexplicably vague. A sequence of...
- 8/21/2023
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
"You have suffered a great loss... that's not the only story you have to tell." Screen has unveiled the official trailer for a dance movie titled The Red Shoes: Next Step, arriving in Australian cinemas this April. The title seems to be a reference to Powell & Pressburger's classic ballet film The Red Shoes (from 1948), though that seems to be an unofficial relation – it's not a real sequel. When Sam's world begins to spiral following an unexpected life-changing event, she must confront her emotions and her fears to reignite her deep love for dance. From the creators of the family fantasy adventure The Legend of the Five, The Red Shoes: Next Step stars dual gold dance medallist, American-Australian dancer Juliet Doherty in the lead role of Sam Cavanaugh, and The Conjuring 2's Lauren Esposito as her rebellious best friend Eve. Doherty danced in the hugely successful B.I.G. Ballet Galas recently.
- 2/27/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Filming coming-of-age dance feature The Red Shoes: Next Step was an exercise in thinking on your feet, according to producers.
Directors Joanne Samuel and Jesse A’hern began production on June 15, just prior to the beginning of restrictions that would lead them to reschedule daily timelines, change locations, reduce film crew, become subject to regular police visits, and even switch an entire dance group.
Despite these challenges, wrap date was only delayed a week, with filming finalised on July 23.
Executive producer Tanya Esposito, who also produces alongside A’hern, told If they were glad to be able to finish shooting before further restrictions were put in place.
“We finished just before the second group of LGAs was locked down, so it’s really tight now,” she said.
“It was a nightmare to shoot in as it was, and I probably wouldn’t recommend it at the moment unless you are in a locked-in studio location.
Directors Joanne Samuel and Jesse A’hern began production on June 15, just prior to the beginning of restrictions that would lead them to reschedule daily timelines, change locations, reduce film crew, become subject to regular police visits, and even switch an entire dance group.
Despite these challenges, wrap date was only delayed a week, with filming finalised on July 23.
Executive producer Tanya Esposito, who also produces alongside A’hern, told If they were glad to be able to finish shooting before further restrictions were put in place.
“We finished just before the second group of LGAs was locked down, so it’s really tight now,” she said.
“It was a nightmare to shoot in as it was, and I probably wouldn’t recommend it at the moment unless you are in a locked-in studio location.
- 8/9/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Directors Joanne Samuel and Jesse A’hern have commenced production in Sydney on a coming-of-age dance feature starring Juliet Doherty and Lauren Esposito.
The Red Shoes: Next Step follows dancer Sam Cavanaugh (Doherty), who is about to dance the lead in ‘The Red Shoes’ ballet when her older sister Annie, a brilliant dancer, is struck by a car while on Facetime with her.
Guilt-ridden, Sam quits the academy, returns to high school, runs wild with Eve (Esposito), and lands herself in community service, which requires her to clean studios at the academy, providing a constant reminder of the tragedy.
When Gracie, ‘The Red Shoes’ principal, is injured, Sam is pressed by her ballet teacher Ms Harlow to take over the role and dance with Ben, an old friend, long-time crush, and renowned dancer.
Supporting cast include professional ballet dancer Joel Burke, Carolyn Bock, Paris Opera Ballet dancer Primrose Kern, Meitta White,...
The Red Shoes: Next Step follows dancer Sam Cavanaugh (Doherty), who is about to dance the lead in ‘The Red Shoes’ ballet when her older sister Annie, a brilliant dancer, is struck by a car while on Facetime with her.
Guilt-ridden, Sam quits the academy, returns to high school, runs wild with Eve (Esposito), and lands herself in community service, which requires her to clean studios at the academy, providing a constant reminder of the tragedy.
When Gracie, ‘The Red Shoes’ principal, is injured, Sam is pressed by her ballet teacher Ms Harlow to take over the role and dance with Ben, an old friend, long-time crush, and renowned dancer.
Supporting cast include professional ballet dancer Joel Burke, Carolyn Bock, Paris Opera Ballet dancer Primrose Kern, Meitta White,...
- 6/15/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
"Maybe there's middle ground between being a boot camp sergeant and a beach bum?" MarVista Ent. has released an official trailer for Swimming for Gold, a campy motivational sports romantic comedy from "Love Island" director Hayley MacFarlane. When US women's swim team hopeful Claire Carpenter's dad sends her to Australia to coach an elite boys swim team, Claire finds herself face to face with long-time rival Mikayla Michaels, and the news that the camp will close if the team loses the next meet. To save the camp, Claire must overcome a secret fear, put aside her differences with Mikayla, and rediscover her passion for swimming. Starring Peyton List as Claire, joined by Daniel Needs, Lauren Esposito, Olivia Nardini, Johrel Martschinke, Ray Chong Nee, Martin Dingle Wall, and Candice Hill. This looks as cheesy as any movie can be, with every last romcom trope and cringe-worthy bit of dialogue they could squeeze in.
- 8/25/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Building a successful career isn’t something that usually happens overnight. It can sometimes take people years to land a role that really puts them in the spotlight. However, Lauren Esposito has been lucky in that regard. Her very first acting role was in the 2016 movie, The Conjuring 2. Since when, she has continued to land roles. In just 6 short years, she’s managed to build up a pretty impressive resume, and she hasn’t even reached her peak. Her role in the Lifetime movie, Psycho Bff (also known as American Psychos) introduced her to a new audience and her fan
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- 7/22/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
‘The Personal History of David Copperfield.’
The floodgates opened last weekend with more than a dozen new releases led by The Personal History of David Copperfield, plus several re-issues as more cinemas turned the lights back on.
However the grosses per title reflect the “new normal,” with limited seating capacity and reduced sessions.
The safe distancing rules mean there is a cap of 20 people per session in Victoria, between 20 per cent and 45 per cent in New South Wales and 50 per cent in South Australia.
The top 20 titles racked up nearly $2.5 million, up 251 per cent on the previous frame, according to Numero.
Released by Roadshow, Armando Ianucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield, a re-imagination of the Charles Dickens novel starring Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi and Ben Whishaw, rang up $330,000 on 203 screens and $376,000 including previews.
“Cinemas in some states only just reopened and it takes time...
The floodgates opened last weekend with more than a dozen new releases led by The Personal History of David Copperfield, plus several re-issues as more cinemas turned the lights back on.
However the grosses per title reflect the “new normal,” with limited seating capacity and reduced sessions.
The safe distancing rules mean there is a cap of 20 people per session in Victoria, between 20 per cent and 45 per cent in New South Wales and 50 per cent in South Australia.
The top 20 titles racked up nearly $2.5 million, up 251 per cent on the previous frame, according to Numero.
Released by Roadshow, Armando Ianucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield, a re-imagination of the Charles Dickens novel starring Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi and Ben Whishaw, rang up $330,000 on 203 screens and $376,000 including previews.
“Cinemas in some states only just reopened and it takes time...
- 7/6/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
"Do you really think that five children would stand against the end of the world?" FilmInk in Australia has debuted an official trailer for an Australian fantasy adventure family film titled The Legend of the Five, marking the feature directorial debut of actress Joanne Samuel (she played Jessie in the original Mad Max movie!). This looks very much like a fun-for-all-ages kind of fantasy story, campiness and all. When a group of misfit teenagers encounter an ancient relic during a school trip to a museum, they find themselves caught up in a magical world, with elemental powers beyond their belief, and the responsibility of stopping an age old evil from destroying the world. The movie stars Lauren Esposito, Gabi Sproule, Leigh Joel Scott, Nicholas Andrianakos, Deborah An, Beth Champion, and Tiriel Mora. This seems like it's straight out of the 90s, but that may be a good thing considering the...
- 7/3/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Rosie Lourde (l) with Cindy Busby (Photo credit: David Fell).
Rosie Lourde is making her feature film directing debut on Romance on the Menu, a romantic comedy from the Steve Jaggi Company now shooting in Brisbane.
Scripted by Americans Casie Tabanou and Alison Spuck, who wrote Jaggi’s Back of the Net, the film stars Canadian Cindy Busby (Heartland) as New York restaurateur Caroline Wilson, who inherits a café in Lemon Myrtle Cove, Australia.
As she renovates the business to sell, she begins to fall in love with the place, its people and charming local chef Simon Cook (Tim Ross).
While her ex-fiancé Nathaniel (Joey Vieira) begging her to take him back and pressing work commitments back home, she is faced with a big decision: Give up her New York life and stay in Lemon Myrtle Cove or return to the big city.
Naomi Sequeira plays Beth with Marita Wilcox as Marla,...
Rosie Lourde is making her feature film directing debut on Romance on the Menu, a romantic comedy from the Steve Jaggi Company now shooting in Brisbane.
Scripted by Americans Casie Tabanou and Alison Spuck, who wrote Jaggi’s Back of the Net, the film stars Canadian Cindy Busby (Heartland) as New York restaurateur Caroline Wilson, who inherits a café in Lemon Myrtle Cove, Australia.
As she renovates the business to sell, she begins to fall in love with the place, its people and charming local chef Simon Cook (Tim Ross).
While her ex-fiancé Nathaniel (Joey Vieira) begging her to take him back and pressing work commitments back home, she is faced with a big decision: Give up her New York life and stay in Lemon Myrtle Cove or return to the big city.
Naomi Sequeira plays Beth with Marita Wilcox as Marla,...
- 12/4/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Fullscreen has added five creators to its 360-degree talent management roster -- a division of the company that shepherds the careers of top stars in every aspect of their careers, including film, television, publishing, podcasting, music, and more.
Four of the signees are completely new to Fullscreen, including Mango Street, Tamera 'Tee' Kissen, Lauren Esposito, and Harry Raftus. At the same time, veteran YouTube comedian and commentator Jack Douglass (4.6 million subscribers), who was formerly repped by the Fullscreen McN, has expanded his relationship with the company to talent management.
Mango Street consists of husband-and-wife duo Daniel Inskeep and Rachel Gulotta (pictured above) who share photography and filmmaking tutorial for their 924,000 YouTube subscribers. They also own a community office and creative studio called The Haunt in downtown Los Angeles. Kissen (1.7 million Instagram followers) is a 24-year-old comedian, actress, and model who has appeared on MTV’s Wild N’ Out and Rosewood on Fox.
Four of the signees are completely new to Fullscreen, including Mango Street, Tamera 'Tee' Kissen, Lauren Esposito, and Harry Raftus. At the same time, veteran YouTube comedian and commentator Jack Douglass (4.6 million subscribers), who was formerly repped by the Fullscreen McN, has expanded his relationship with the company to talent management.
Mango Street consists of husband-and-wife duo Daniel Inskeep and Rachel Gulotta (pictured above) who share photography and filmmaking tutorial for their 924,000 YouTube subscribers. They also own a community office and creative studio called The Haunt in downtown Los Angeles. Kissen (1.7 million Instagram followers) is a 24-year-old comedian, actress, and model who has appeared on MTV’s Wild N’ Out and Rosewood on Fox.
- 8/26/2019
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Peyton List on the set of ‘Swimming for Gold.’
American actress Peyton List, who starred in the Disney Channel series Jessie and the spin-off Bunk’d, is playing the protagonist in young adult feature film Swimming for Gold.
Now shooting in Brisbane, the narrative follows List’s Claire Carpenter, a 17-year-old elite swimmer who is reluctantly sent to Australia to coach a boys’ swimming team after a jet ski accident left her with a fear of water.
Lauren Esposito co-stars as Mikayla Michaels, Claire’s rival and sworn enemy with whom she is forced to share a room at the swimming camp.
Daniel Needs is Liam, the captain of the boys’ team who challenges Claire, explaining that if they don’t win, the camp will be forced to close.
The director Hayley MacFarlane is making her feature film debut after directing several shorts and spending several years in the UK directing reality shows Big Brother,...
American actress Peyton List, who starred in the Disney Channel series Jessie and the spin-off Bunk’d, is playing the protagonist in young adult feature film Swimming for Gold.
Now shooting in Brisbane, the narrative follows List’s Claire Carpenter, a 17-year-old elite swimmer who is reluctantly sent to Australia to coach a boys’ swimming team after a jet ski accident left her with a fear of water.
Lauren Esposito co-stars as Mikayla Michaels, Claire’s rival and sworn enemy with whom she is forced to share a room at the swimming camp.
Daniel Needs is Liam, the captain of the boys’ team who challenges Claire, explaining that if they don’t win, the camp will be forced to close.
The director Hayley MacFarlane is making her feature film debut after directing several shorts and spending several years in the UK directing reality shows Big Brother,...
- 8/14/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Joanne Samuel and Lauren Esposito.
After making her Hollywood debut in James Wan’s The Conjuring 2, Lauren Esposito will play one of five teenagers who encounter an ancient relic in Australian fantasy/adventure The Five: Earth.
Veteran actor Joanne Samuel, who launched her career in Mad Max, is making her feature directing debut on the film which starts shooting in the Blue Mountains on Monday, produced by Benjamin Jon Creative Media and Jah Media.
It’s also the first feature for screenwriter Peter McLeod, based on a concept by Samuel’s son Jesse A’Hern, alongside Amy Benjamin, who is also the production designer, and McLeod.
“We decided to self-create a film, we had five different ideas and this one felt right,” says Samuel, who is partnered with her husband Nick A’Hern in Jah Media.
The plot follows the misfit teens as they get caught up in a...
After making her Hollywood debut in James Wan’s The Conjuring 2, Lauren Esposito will play one of five teenagers who encounter an ancient relic in Australian fantasy/adventure The Five: Earth.
Veteran actor Joanne Samuel, who launched her career in Mad Max, is making her feature directing debut on the film which starts shooting in the Blue Mountains on Monday, produced by Benjamin Jon Creative Media and Jah Media.
It’s also the first feature for screenwriter Peter McLeod, based on a concept by Samuel’s son Jesse A’Hern, alongside Amy Benjamin, who is also the production designer, and McLeod.
“We decided to self-create a film, we had five different ideas and this one felt right,” says Samuel, who is partnered with her husband Nick A’Hern in Jah Media.
The plot follows the misfit teens as they get caught up in a...
- 9/27/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
After haunting big screens nationwide, The Enfield Poltergeist will make house calls on September 13th, when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases The Conjuring 2 Blu-ray, along with DVD and Digital HD versions. For those that can’t wait for the Blu-ray release, digital retailers such as Amazon and iTunes are expected to begin offering a digital version of the movie as soon as August 30th.
Press Release (via Home Theater Forum): Burbank, CA, July 27, 2016 – Resist the temptations of oppressive spirits when “The Conjuring 2”arrives onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “The Conjuring 2,” with James Wan (“Furious 7”) once again at the helm following the record-breaking success of “The Conjuring” and bringing to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Rounding out the cast are Frances O’Connor (TV’s “The Missing”) as the single mom,...
Press Release (via Home Theater Forum): Burbank, CA, July 27, 2016 – Resist the temptations of oppressive spirits when “The Conjuring 2”arrives onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “The Conjuring 2,” with James Wan (“Furious 7”) once again at the helm following the record-breaking success of “The Conjuring” and bringing to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Rounding out the cast are Frances O’Connor (TV’s “The Missing”) as the single mom,...
- 7/28/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
If the thrills and scares from James Wan's The Conjuring 2 weren't enough for you, now you'll have the chance to bring them all into your house, as Warner Bros. has announced the details and release date on the upcoming blu-ray. Come inside to learn more!
When The Conjuring 2 hit theaters it managed to scare a lot of people. Some so much, that some theater chains put out warnings before watching it (though it was likely all in good fun). So you'll be happy to hear you'll soon be able to bring this horrifying piece of cinema into Your House. The Conjuring 2 will come to blu-ray on September 13th, but available digitally on August 30th:
Resist the temptations of oppressive spirits when “The Conjuring 2” arrives onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “The Conjuring 2,” with James Wan (“Furious 7”) once...
When The Conjuring 2 hit theaters it managed to scare a lot of people. Some so much, that some theater chains put out warnings before watching it (though it was likely all in good fun). So you'll be happy to hear you'll soon be able to bring this horrifying piece of cinema into Your House. The Conjuring 2 will come to blu-ray on September 13th, but available digitally on August 30th:
Resist the temptations of oppressive spirits when “The Conjuring 2” arrives onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “The Conjuring 2,” with James Wan (“Furious 7”) once...
- 7/27/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
New Line Cinema’s supernatural horror thriller The Conjuring 2 has grossed over $300 million at the worldwide box office as it continues to thrill and chill movie audiences around the world. The announcement was made today by Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, Worldwide Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
Filmmaker James Wan’s second foray into the world of demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren has taken in $101.4 million at the domestic box office so far, and $204.5 million on approximately 3,000 screens in 60 markets internationally, with a few small territories yet to release. The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2, respectively, are now the highest grossing horror films worldwide, after 1973’s The Exorcist. And with a total of $305.9 million and counting for this current film alone, The Conjuring universe—consisting of The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Conjuring 2—is now the third-highest grossing horror franchise worldwide, earning more than $882 million with just three films.
Kwan Vandenberg,...
Filmmaker James Wan’s second foray into the world of demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren has taken in $101.4 million at the domestic box office so far, and $204.5 million on approximately 3,000 screens in 60 markets internationally, with a few small territories yet to release. The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2, respectively, are now the highest grossing horror films worldwide, after 1973’s The Exorcist. And with a total of $305.9 million and counting for this current film alone, The Conjuring universe—consisting of The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Conjuring 2—is now the third-highest grossing horror franchise worldwide, earning more than $882 million with just three films.
Kwan Vandenberg,...
- 7/20/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O’Connor, Lauren Esposito, Benjamin Haigh, Patrick McAuley, Simon McBurney, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Franka Potente, Bob Adrian | Written by Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, James Wan, David Leslie Johnson | Directed by James Wan
The term “master of horror” is one that gets thrown around a little too loosely sometimes, but there are a precious few filmmakers who very much embody that prestigious label. If he didn’t achieve that status prior to 2013, James Wan sure did with the release of The Conjuring. The film, touted by many as Wan’s masterpiece, was indeed quite masterful, and with it the Aussie filmmaker brilliantly set the stage for a franchise built around the case files of real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
In the wake of spinoff film Annabelle, the Warrens are back.
Written by Carey Hayes and Chad Hayes, along with Wan and David Leslie Johnson,...
The term “master of horror” is one that gets thrown around a little too loosely sometimes, but there are a precious few filmmakers who very much embody that prestigious label. If he didn’t achieve that status prior to 2013, James Wan sure did with the release of The Conjuring. The film, touted by many as Wan’s masterpiece, was indeed quite masterful, and with it the Aussie filmmaker brilliantly set the stage for a franchise built around the case files of real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
In the wake of spinoff film Annabelle, the Warrens are back.
Written by Carey Hayes and Chad Hayes, along with Wan and David Leslie Johnson,...
- 6/10/2016
- by John Squires
- Nerdly
A few years ago, The Conjuring came more or less out of nowhere to scare the pants off of people and become a certified horror movie blockbuster. Obviously, a sequel was commissioned, and that film, The Conjuring 2, is now hitting cinemas across the world. Director James Wan, an official master of horror at this point, as well as leads Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, lent weight to the demonic tale the first time around and now are back. This seems set to be a big hit, and folks, I can happily report that it’s the rare horror sequel that actually is high quality. Rejoice! The film is a sequel to The Conjuring, as you might have guessed. It once again follows Ed Warren (Wilson) and his wife Lorraine (Farmiga), as they help a family deal with a haunting. This time, it’s in England, where a single mother...
- 6/10/2016
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Director James Wan has done it again and created another horror movie masterpiece with The Conjuring 2. Wan has made one great movie after another, and it seems like he’s perfected the craft of bringing horrific and nightmarish stories to life on the big screen. Wan is one of my favorite directors working in Hollywood today because he has yet to disappoint me.
Judging from what I saw in the trailers for The Conjuring 2, I knew the movie was going to be solid. The first movie was a fantastic film, and I’ll admit, I was a little worried that this sequel wouldn't be as good and hit the bar that was set with the first film, but I’m happy to say that it did and even raised it!
One of my favorite things about what Wan does with his movies like this is the way he...
Judging from what I saw in the trailers for The Conjuring 2, I knew the movie was going to be solid. The first movie was a fantastic film, and I’ll admit, I was a little worried that this sequel wouldn't be as good and hit the bar that was set with the first film, but I’m happy to say that it did and even raised it!
One of my favorite things about what Wan does with his movies like this is the way he...
- 6/9/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
At the end of James Wan’s The Conjuring, I had a big smile on my face at the thought of a studio building a smart and fun horror franchise using Ed and Lorraine Warren as the foundation, and tonight, after seeing The Conjuring 2, I am relieved to see that they got it absolutely right. The screenplay, credited to Carey Hayes & Chad Hayes & James Wan and David Leslie Johnson, is very smart about the way it opens with a seance in the Amityville house. Amityville is where the Warrens made their reputations as paranormal investigators, so it makes sense to eventually tell that story, but it’s also been made and re-made and told a dozen different ways. Instead of making the mistake of dedicating an entire film to it, they use it to set several story threads into motion and also to show how the Warrens were constantly...
- 6/9/2016
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
“Less Ed and Lorraine” and “more cheese and cardboard” is precisely the last direction a sequel to the classy original should have gone in. Yet here we are. I’m “biast” (pro): liked the first film, love Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
The first Conjuring movie, in 2013, distinguished itself in a genre full of cardboard characters and predictable jumpscares by approaching horror from a more psychologically incisive perspective than we’re used to seeing. The real-life “ghostbusters” Ed and Lorraine Warren were almost certainly con artists who duped the credulous, but the dramatized depiction of them in The Conjuring did at least make us feel that they believed, via the fantastic pairing of the always marvelous Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the couple, who were deeply warm and engaging. And the family whose...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
The first Conjuring movie, in 2013, distinguished itself in a genre full of cardboard characters and predictable jumpscares by approaching horror from a more psychologically incisive perspective than we’re used to seeing. The real-life “ghostbusters” Ed and Lorraine Warren were almost certainly con artists who duped the credulous, but the dramatized depiction of them in The Conjuring did at least make us feel that they believed, via the fantastic pairing of the always marvelous Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the couple, who were deeply warm and engaging. And the family whose...
- 6/8/2016
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Can’t wait until The Conjuring 2 haunts theaters this Friday? Six clips from the sequel have been unveiled, offering eerie insights into the latest horror film from James Wan.
“The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren, The Conjuring 2 stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney. The sequel was directed by James Wan and is due out in theaters on June 10th, 2016.
In case you missed it, check out our...
“The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren, The Conjuring 2 stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney. The sequel was directed by James Wan and is due out in theaters on June 10th, 2016.
In case you missed it, check out our...
- 6/7/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Investigating the Enfield Poltergeist was one of the most intense undertakings of paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren, and James Wan’s depictions of the hauntings they experienced in the Hodgson home (including the possession of young Janet) are teased in over 40 photos in the image gallery for James Wan’s The Conjuring 2.
“The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren, The Conjuring 2 stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney.
“The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren, The Conjuring 2 stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney.
- 6/3/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
There’s no denying that as far as modern filmmakers go, James Wan is in a class of his own. For over the last 12 years, he’s been the driving force behind numerous great horror films (I’m even a sucker for his criminally underrated Dead Silence), and he even rose to the gargantuan challenge that came with helming last year’s Furious 7. And before he dives into the world of Aquaman, Wan returns to his cinematic roots this summer with a special treat for horror fans: a thrilling sequel to The Conjuring that’s even better than its incredibly well-made predecessor and proves that character-driven genre stories are still the best way to scare the pants off audiences.
Simply put, The Conjuring 2 might very well be the best horror movie we’ve seen from James Wan yet, marking a confident return to horror for the director who...
Simply put, The Conjuring 2 might very well be the best horror movie we’ve seen from James Wan yet, marking a confident return to horror for the director who...
- 6/2/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) Warren return for another case, this time in London, in James Wan’s The Conjuring 2. Exploring the making of the movie, a new featurette has been released by Warner Bros. ahead of the film’s release next Friday, June 10th.
“The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren, The Conjuring 2 stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney. The sequel was directed by James Wan...
“The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren, The Conjuring 2 stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney. The sequel was directed by James Wan...
- 6/1/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
If you’re looking for something to make your skin crawl, then watch a new featurette for The Conjuring 2 and listen to the Enfield Poltergeist from the real-life audio recordings of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Synopsis: “The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren, The Conjuring 2 stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney. The sequel was directed by James Wan and is due out in theaters on June 10th, 2016.
In case you missed it,...
Synopsis: “The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren, The Conjuring 2 stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney. The sequel was directed by James Wan and is due out in theaters on June 10th, 2016.
In case you missed it,...
- 5/25/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
If you’re counting down the days until the June 10th release of The Conjuring 2, then you’re in for a treat. A new, 360-degree virtual reality experience released by Warner Bros. Pictures allows you to come face-to-face with sinister spirits from the film in a recreation of the Enfield house where Janet Hodgson was haunted.
Those ready for a hearty helping of jump scares can enter The Conjuring 2 Vr experience below, complete with an introduction from director James Wan.
Synopsis: “The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren,...
Those ready for a hearty helping of jump scares can enter The Conjuring 2 Vr experience below, complete with an introduction from director James Wan.
Synopsis: “The supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
In addition to Wilson and Warren,...
- 5/20/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In a new The Conjuring 2 featurette released by Warner Bros., the eerie events surrounding the Enfield Poltergeist in the late ’70s are discussed by those who were there, including Lorraine Warren and the formerly haunted Janet Hodgson.
Synopsis: “Supernatural Thriller. Director James Wan brings this supernatural thriller to the screen with another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
Due out in theaters on June 10th, The Conjuring 2 was directed by James Wan and stars Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney.
Synopsis: “Supernatural Thriller. Director James Wan brings this supernatural thriller to the screen with another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
Due out in theaters on June 10th, The Conjuring 2 was directed by James Wan and stars Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney.
- 5/14/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Witch aside, the first few months of 2016 haven’t been kind to horror fans. From The Forest to The Boy, witless and largely worthless chillers have come and gone without leaving so much as a bad dream in their wake. So it’s relieving to get a jolting reminder of what good horror should look like with the first trailer for The Conjuring 2, James Wan’s much-anticipated follow-up to the 2013 frightener.
Expanding on the pitch-perfect teaser, the full-length preview (above) elegantly lays out the scary story on display this time around. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are back in the roles of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren – but while the first film was set in a haunted house in 1971 Rhode Island, the sequel finds them traveling to England on the trail of an elusive spirit called The Enfield Poltergeist. Of course, their quarry doesn’t want...
Expanding on the pitch-perfect teaser, the full-length preview (above) elegantly lays out the scary story on display this time around. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are back in the roles of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren – but while the first film was set in a haunted house in 1971 Rhode Island, the sequel finds them traveling to England on the trail of an elusive spirit called The Enfield Poltergeist. Of course, their quarry doesn’t want...
- 3/27/2016
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
What do you do after directing the mega smash hit "Furious 7"? If you're James Wan, you return to your own franchise, "The Conjuring," and hope to have another big summer. The new trailer for "The Conjuring 2" has landed and it's hoping to send another chill up your spine. Read More: Review: Horror 'The Conjuring' Starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor & Ron Livingston Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are back as Ed and Lorraine Warren, with Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Simon Delaney in support, as this latest tale takes the paranormal investigators across the pond to investigate England's Amityville. Here's the synopsis: Supernatural Thriller. Director James Wan brings this supernatural thriller to the screen with another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.. Reprising their...
- 3/27/2016
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
The Conjuring 2 panel is going on at WonderCon, but don’t worry if you weren’t able to attend. We have the brand new trailer for you to watch right now, plus details on this afternoon’s Twitter Q&A with James Wan.
Synopsis: “Supernatural Thriller. Director James Wan brings this supernatural thriller to the screen with another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
Due out in theaters on June 10th, The Conjuring 2 was directed by James Wan and stars Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley,...
Synopsis: “Supernatural Thriller. Director James Wan brings this supernatural thriller to the screen with another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.”
Due out in theaters on June 10th, The Conjuring 2 was directed by James Wan and stars Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley,...
- 3/26/2016
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
I was already excited to see The Conjuring 2 before I saw this latest trailer, but this trailer takes the horrific insanity to a terrifying new level! The trailer premiered at WonderCon over the weekend and it scared the shit out of the people who were at the panel.
I loved the first movie, but this sequel looks like it's going to be even scarier! Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. In the sequel, they travel to London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by evil malicious spirits. This is known as The Enfield Poltergeist and one of her daughters was possessed by a dark demon from hell. This paranormal investigation has been described as The Amityville Horror of London.
The rest of the cast for the film includes Frances O’Connor (The Missing) as the mother,...
I loved the first movie, but this sequel looks like it's going to be even scarier! Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. In the sequel, they travel to London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by evil malicious spirits. This is known as The Enfield Poltergeist and one of her daughters was possessed by a dark demon from hell. This paranormal investigation has been described as The Amityville Horror of London.
The rest of the cast for the film includes Frances O’Connor (The Missing) as the mother,...
- 3/26/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Hello again, dear readers. I hope the year is off to a good start for all of you. It’s coming to you later than I intended, but here’s the first Trailer Trashin’ column of 2016. Now let’s take a look at the teaser trailer for director James Wan’s upcoming horror sequel The Conjuring 2.
Premise: Husband and wife paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
My take: Ever since I first saw The Conjuring (2013), it’s been one of my favorite horror movies. Inspired by the work of real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, it was a smartly written, sharply directed film with good scares, a talented cast playing characters we actually cared about, and which made good use of its period 1970s setting.
Premise: Husband and wife paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
My take: Ever since I first saw The Conjuring (2013), it’s been one of my favorite horror movies. Inspired by the work of real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, it was a smartly written, sharply directed film with good scares, a talented cast playing characters we actually cared about, and which made good use of its period 1970s setting.
- 1/15/2016
- by Timothy Monforton
- CinemaNerdz
Here's the first trailer for James Wan's "The Conjuring 2 : The Enfield Poltergeist" ! In the sequel to the smash hit, “Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) travel to 1977 England to help single mom Peggy Hodgson and her four children, particularly daughter Janet (played by Madison Wolfe).” In theaters June 10, 2016, "The Conjuring 2" said to open with The Amityville Horror case. After, the sequel will tell of the infamous “Enfield Poltergeist,” which took place at a council house in Brimsdown village, borough of Enfield, England during the late 1970s. Rounding out the cast are Frances O'Connor ("The Missing") as the single mom, with newcomers Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley and Benjamin Haigh as her children; Maria Doyle...
- 1/9/2016
- www.ohmygore.com/
Here's the first trailer for James Wan's "The Conjuring 2 : The Enfield Poltergeist" ! In the sequel to the smash hit, “Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) travel to 1977 England to help single mom Peggy Hodgson and her four children, particularly daughter Janet (played by Madison Wolfe).” In theaters June 10, 2016, "The Conjuring 2" said to open with The Amityville Horror case. After, the sequel will tell of the infamous “Enfield Poltergeist,” which took place at a council house in Brimsdown village, borough of Enfield, England during the late 1970s. Rounding out the cast are Frances O'Connor ("The Missing") as the single mom, with newcomers Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley and Benjamin Haigh as her children; Maria Doyle...
- 1/9/2016
- www.ohmygore.com/
The conjuring was a massive horror hit for James Wan and likely the reason they finally gave him the franchise movie he always wanted. Luckily Wan is back to direct this sequel whose full title is The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist.
The trailer was supposed to drop tomorrow, but it looks like its arrived early and it looks pretty great.
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, this time trveling to 1977 Enfield in England in an attempt to help exorcise demons haunting desperate single mother Peggy Hodgson and her four children’s council house.
Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, and David Leslie Johnson wrote the screenplay. The Film stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, [Continued ...]...
The trailer was supposed to drop tomorrow, but it looks like its arrived early and it looks pretty great.
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, this time trveling to 1977 Enfield in England in an attempt to help exorcise demons haunting desperate single mother Peggy Hodgson and her four children’s council house.
Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, and David Leslie Johnson wrote the screenplay. The Film stars Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, [Continued ...]...
- 1/6/2016
- QuietEarth.us
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