Reviews — The Nun
Audience write-ups from TMDB
John Chard
This installment comes from the once-reliable "Conjuring" series. Following a predictable pattern that will either frustrate or please fans of scary movies, "The Nun" provides a sufficient number of familiar frights to keep it reasonably entertaining. There's a lot of wandering through shadowy hallways and graveyards, with lanterns serving as our main protection from the darkness. If you’re willing to accept that dir…
Dean
I had hoped to enjoy this film given its connection to the Conjuring series, but unfortunately, it fell very short, and my disappointment became clear early on. The movie felt lifeless and tedious, relying heavily on predictable and low-effort jump scares. I’m awarding it a 4 out of 5 rather than a 3 simply because the cinematography was pleasing and the performances were passable.
Purplehearts
Horror is back! And with a vengeance. The Nun isn’t for those who dislike horror or are tired of it. Don't anticipate deep character development either; this film doesn’t offer that. You also won’t experience the same level of shock as you did watching The Exorcist. I’ve noticed some critics have missed the point, using phrases like “relying on every horror trope,” “predictable,” “throwing everything at the wall,”…
Mark Rushow
I found The Nun enjoyable; it’s a diverting horror film with some striking visuals—the lighting and camera work were well done. However, the shifts between scenes seemed awkward, and the narrative leaned toward fantasy rather than the more realistic feel of The Conjuring or Annabelle. At times, it felt like the plot was simply serving to create a particular image or sequence, which detracted from the experience. Whil…
antimony
The storyline felt tired and predictable. The movie drags on, and it's just dull to watch. Even the buzz surrounding *The Conjuring* couldn’t make this one work. The story progresses very slowly, doesn't offer anything fresh or original, and fails to create any real suspense.


