In 2013 the horror genre was forever changed with the release of The Conjuring. The film by James Wan was a massive success as it received raving reviews and became one of the highest grossing horror films of all time. With such success it was not surprising that a continuation would be greenlit, and sure enough a sequel would soon be developed- along with an entire cinematic universe. The Conjuring 2 was released in 2016 and just like its predecessor the film was a success.