Bad Nun: Deadly Vows

2018's 'The Bad Nun' gets a sequel, again produced, directed and written by the extraordinarily prolific Scott Jeffrey and featuring a return for Becca Hirani's character Aesha Wadia. We don't have to hang around long before shadowy, habit-shrouded shapes start appearing in doorways and windows. Politely, our antagonist always knocks first, which is a creepy courtesy - we know the faceless creature is likely to come in anyway.

This is a considerable step up from the first film - the pacing is sharper, the dialogue more natural and the Nun is genuinely creepy. It's not a stellar production, but it features some good shots, a nicely isolated location and some fairly likeable leads. Also, the story is a good one, with convincing reasons given for the murders. The twist at the end is signposted, but in a way that doesn't necessarily reveal anything too early.

Jeffrey's schedule is mind-boggling. According to IMDB, he's produced 144 films in eight years, and I happen to have seen quite a few of the more horror-infused ones. Technically, they have become more impressive and the stories more engaging over time. His 2023 offering has received more notoriety than most because its subject matter, 'Winnie the Pooh' has been given a slasher makeover. His upcoming 'Bambi: the Reckoning' suggest the theme might become a recurring one. My score is 8 out of 10.