Is The Nun 2 Based On A True Story?

The Nun 2 follows the events of the first film with Valak being the sinister villain once again, but is this horror movie based on a true story?

Summary

• The Nun 2 is not based on any true stories, allowing the filmmakers to create a fictional plot that enhances the scare factor and character development.
• While The Nun 2 is not based on true events, it does have connections to real-life demons, people, and mythological figures, adding an interesting element to the film.
• The paranormal world of nun demons, exorcisms, and possessions depicted in The Nun 2 is entirely fictional, but there are some realistic elements inspired by cases encountered by Ed and Lorraine Warren.

With various events in The Conjuring universe being inspired by real experiences, whether The Nun 2 is also based on a true story has been subject to speculation. Following The Nun's events, The Nun 2 has Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) as its main protagonist once again. The sequel features Sister Irene being thrown into another chain of creepy events that bring her face to face with Valak, the horrifying nun who is back for the ultimate revenge.

Since The Nun 2 takes place in The Conjuring timeline, some real-life connections and true story inspirations are expected. In fact, all three of The Conjuring films are inspired by true stories since Lorraine and Ed Warren are based on real paranormal investigators. The franchise's possessed doll Annabelle also represents a real Raggedy Ann doll owned by the Warrens, which increases the curiosity about whether The Nun 2's terrifying ending is similarly based on a true story.

The Nun 2 Is Not Based On A True Story

The Nun 2 is not based on any true stories in the paranormal world involving nun demons, exorcisms, and possessions, as the plot is entirely fictional. Although this may be disappointing given The Conjuring universe's past, it doesn't mean that The Nun 2 is any less effective as a horror film. Not being based on a true story means the filmmakers had more freedom with the narrative, enhancing the scare factor and building The Nun 2's character development through Sister Irene and her fellow companions.

The Nun 2 Has Connections To Real-Life Demons & People

Although The Nun 2 is not based on a true story, there are some real elements that link to cases Ed and Lorraine Warren have encountered before, including Maurice Theriault's possession. Maurice, also known as "Frenchie", actually existed in real life and was part of a mysterious exorcism case, but his events have been questioned with heavy skepticism. Other connections to real-life people include Saint Lucy, the patron saint of the blind who wouldn't burn from fire and had her eyes restored after gouging them out. While these characters could link to real-life stories, there is another prominent figure that has real aspects taken from their mythological counterpart.

Mythology is a mix of factual and fictional origins that can't be confirmed as true, but that doesn't mean Valak is entirely made up. Valak was described in mid-17th century goetic grimoire, The Lesser Key of Solomon, as a young boy with horns riding a dragon. While the name and demonic nature stem from these manuscripts, Valak's' nun appearance was a creative choice decided for The Conjuring 2, as there are no real-life events associated with this demonic nun. Although there are some realistic elements to these characters in The Nun 2 and other horror movies based on Ed and Lorraine Warren's cases, the film's contents are heavily fictionalized.