The Last Exorcism Part II

Movie review by Jeffrey Anderson, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 15+

So-so horror sequel has more spooky scares than gore.

PG-13 2013 88 minutes
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Parents say

age 14+

Based on 2 reviews

Kids say

age 13+

Based on 5 reviews

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this movie.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that The Last Exorcism Part II is the sequel to The Last Exorcism (apparently it wasn't the last one after all), though it doesn't follow in the original's "found footage" footsteps. It's also less gory than the first movie, focusing mainly on spooky stuff -- such as things jumping out from the shadows and sudden shocks -- more than blood, though there are a few shocking moments. Language is fairly light but does include one use of "f--k" and a few uses of "s--t." There's some sensuality, such as flirting, kissing, and sensual moaning, as well as some innuendo.

Community Reviews

Americanplaya217
Americanplaya217 Adult
March 17, 2013
age 14+

okay

The main character talks about sex with her new pals, she hears a couple having sex in the hotel where she is working and gets turned on, the entity that is not visible is un lacing her night gown and she has an orgasm in her sleep. Towards the ending there is a lot of scenes that may be violent or disturbing to some viewers, a lot of scenes of terror, language is very brief nothing you wouldn't hear in school frequently.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
joshua martinez
joshua martinez Adult
March 3, 2013
age 13+

13 and up.

this horror second sequel movie based on the first film the last exorcism part 2 is definelty not worth watching it is it worth the money time or disturbing images of nightmares that will follow it is recommended for your older teens only and parents you need to know that this second sequel the last exorcism 2 has some intense violence and some disturbing scenes shown all though there's no sex scene or nudity shown there is some moaning sounds of couples having sex in a hotel and Nell hears it and she enjoys it and an unseen force unties some of the laces on nells nightgown while she is lifted up in the air there's also some mild language used.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
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What's the Story?

At the start of THE LAST EXORCISM PART II, the possessed girl, Nell (Ashley Bell), from The Last Exorcism has been found. After receiving treatment, she's sent to live in a New Orleans halfway house for girls. Time goes by, she's able to hold down a job, and things seem to be returning to normal. Unfortunately, the demon that pestered her last time around is still interested in her. But this time, it requires Nell to accept its love before it can regain its powers. Nell tries to resist but finds that strange things are starting to happen all around her. Finally, she agrees to a procedure to rid her of the demon forever ... but even then, nothing is quite as it seems.

Is It Any Good?

Director Ed Gass-Donnelly impresses more with his economical filmmaking here than with his skill at storytelling or terror. Actress Ashley Bell returns as Nell, but otherwise, The Last Exorcism Part II is almost entirely different from its predecessor. This movie no longer uses the "found footage" angle (a shot of a dropped video camera on the ground signals this), and it develops Nell into a fully rounded character; last time, the focus was on the "phony" priest.

Looking frail and halfway ruined, the fragile, lovely Nell calls upon delicate reserves of strength to navigate her new world, and she's an appealing character. But the movie subjects her to too many routine, rudimentary jump-shock moments for her character to develop into anything memorable. What's more, not very many of the scares are particularly new or effective.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about The Last Exorcism Part II's violence. What is shown and what isn't? Which is more effective?

  • How scary is this horror movie compared to others you may have seen? How about compared to the original The Last Exorcism?

  • Is Nell a role model? One character tells her that she's responsible for her who she is, and all the bad stuff that happened to her doesn't define her. What does this mean? Is it true?

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