5/🧵
The scares work because Wan understands timing and atmosphere better than most horror directors, he does not rely on loud noises and things jumping at the camera every five minutes, the buildup is where the real fear comes from. That scene where Janet is home sick and the tv keeps changing channels by itself feels heavy with rain outside and the house feeling empty 🌧️ you know something bad is about to happen but Wan takes his time letting the tension build. The climax gets a little too over the top with special effects turning into this big action scene, but overall this is a solid 8 out of 10, not quite as tight as the first Conjuring but way more character development and emotional connection 💯