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: While the first film was shot in Romania, La Monja II was filmed on location in Aix-en-Provence, France , utilizing a real former school and abbey to ground the supernatural horror in a realistic setting. Critical and Commercial Reception
Whether you watch it for the jump scares, the Gothic cinematography, or the deepening of the demonic lore, La Monja II delivers a habit-full of nightmare fuel. Light a candle, bless yourself, and press play—but perhaps leave the lights on. La monja II
The boarding school is built on the ruins of an ancient chapel where Lucy’s eyes were hidden. The final act of the film takes place in a massive, forgotten crypt under the school. The imagery shifts from gothic horror to sacred terror: altars drenched in blood, chalices used for profane magic, and a labyrinth of dead monks. : While the first film was shot in
What makes La Monja II superior to its predecessor is the refined use of Valak. In the 2018 film, Valak was often overexposed, appearing in daylight and wide shots, which diluted the terror. In the sequel, director Michael Chaves takes a lesson from the original Conjuring playbook—less is more. The boarding school is built on the ruins
With the help of a skeptical novice, Sister Debra (Storm Reid), and a former acquaintance, Frenchie (Jonas Bloquet), now working at a boarding school, Irene discovers that Valak wasn’t merely defeated — it was waiting . The demon seeks a specific relic from the life of Christ: the eyes of Saint Lucy, patron saint of the blind, said to grant immense spiritual power. What follows is a cat-and-mouse chase across post-war Europe, where faith is tested, saints fight back, and holy water runs low.
Audience scores were much higher (81% Popcornmeter). Fans praised the expanded lore, the use of practical effects over CGI, and the genuinely moving final scene between Irene and Maurice.