Mind-Blowing Revelation: Unveiling the Untold Connection Between Frenchie's Nun 2 and The Original Conjuring, as Revealed by the Director

Summary

By referencing a failed exorcism performed on Frenchie that ultimately leads to his death, The Nun II director, Michael Chaves, connects the timeline of The Nun and The Conjuring.

Chaves implies that the return of Valak to Frenchie's body is subject to interpretation. However, he highlights a meaningful exchange between Irene and Frenchie towards the end of the film that insinuates a continued presence of a spirit.

The post-credit scene in The Nun II showcases Ed Warren receiving a call from Father Gordon, suggesting a stronger connection between The Conjuring and The Nun II. This alludes to potential connections in upcoming movies.

According to director Michael Chaves, The Nun II intentionally ties into the timeline of The Conjuring with one of the final scenes involving Frenchie. The original Nun, released in 2018, serves as a prequel to The Conjuring and follows Father Burke, Sister Irene, and Frenchie as they investigate a demonic presence in an abbey. By the end of the movie, Frenchie (revealing his name as Maurice) is unknowingly possessed by the demon Valak. In the sequel, Sister Irene discovers Valak's possession of Frenchie and attempts to free him from the demonic force.

Chaves recently clarified the connection between The Nun II and The Conjuring in an interview with Collider. He explained that in The Conjuring, viewers witness an exorcism performed on Frenchie, implying that he is "saved at the end of this movie." However, it is also revealed that the exorcism ultimately fails and leads to Frenchie taking his own life. Whether Valak has returned to Frenchie's body by the conclusion of Nun II is left open to interpretation, but Chaves highlights a significant moment between Irene and Frenchie that could suggest a lingering spiritual presence within him. You can read Chaves' full statement below.

Interpretation of the ending is subjective. Towards the end of the movie, there are a few moments, including a mid-credit scene that may hint at something. In the timeline of The Conjuring, we believe he is saved at the conclusion of this movie. However, we are aware that later on, before the events of the first Conjuring but after this movie, he becomes possessed and his failed exorcism leads him to take his own life. Therefore, we know that is impending.

Now, it is uncertain whether Valak re-enters him or if Valak is still inside him. This aspect is open to individual interpretation. There is a significant moment between the two characters at the very end that conveys a lot. Irene, in particular, possesses a special ability to see things that are not always visible, and you can observe this through her eyes at the conclusion. [Laughs]

How The Nun II Directly Relates To The Conjuring's Plot Points

After the initial credits of The Nun II, those who stayed in their seats might have observed further references to The Conjuring. Continuing their respective characters of Ed and Lorraine Warren, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga made another appearance as paranormal investigators residing in Connecticut. Although the post-credits scene in Nun II is only one minute long, viewers witness Ed Warren answering a call from Father Gordon.

In The Conjuring, Father Gordon is the priest whom Lorraine and Ed seek help from for conducting an exorcism on the victims of the demonic force, specifically accused witch Bathsheba. This reference to characters from The Conjuring demonstrates the interconnected nature of the franchise and hints at the possibility of further connections in future movies.

Based on the post-credit scene, it is widely speculated that The Conjuring: The Last Rite may have significant ties to the conclusion of The Nun II. While specific story details for the fourth installment remain uncertain, Valak consistently appears in both The Nun and The Conjuring timelines through Sister Irene and Lorraine. Therefore, this connection could heighten existing theories and anticipation for Conjuring 4, as it seems The Nun II has potentially hinted at its narrative by involving Frenchie as a crucial character.

Source: Collider