Nerds That Geek Movie Review: ‘The Last Exorcism Part II’

Written by Scott Edwards

Moving away from a bad situation is something that many of us would like to do, but we usually run into a problem with that, money. With things being so expensive these days, it is almost next to impossible to pack up and move without it being in the works for many months. Even though houses are selling quickly right now, it does not mean that you will be able to find one fast enough, even apartments are difficult to get into quickly. Sometimes you are forced to wait it out for longer than you want, but when the opportunity finally shows itself, you need to make sure to jump on it.
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Being the only survivor of the ceremony that took her demon child, Nell is trying to explain to her doctors what had just happened. While they are sure that she is crazy, the girl continues to have dreams about the demon that took over her body and needs some real help. But as time goes by, those thoughts start to diminish in her mind, and she is finally starting to act like the young woman she did before a possession took her life away. Being approached by Frank Merle who is able to take her to a transitional house, Nell might be able to get her life back into order.

Seeing all of the things that people have in the city is a little strange for Nell and the girls in the house do not take too kindly to her, with the exception of Gwen who tries to get the new girl to fit in. Including Nell in the daily activities and showing her the ropes, the former possessed girl is really starting to feel like she belongs. Even getting a job as a hotel housekeeper, Nell is able to follow the instructions without issue and even finds a boy that is interested in her. Everything seems to be going well for Nell, but her demon is not willing to give her up, not just yet. 

Seeing her father in a dream, Nell is told that Abalam is back and will not let anyone have her but him. The visions are skirted throughout her days and she does not know who she can trust any longer as the demon seems to have gained all of the power over her as he did back in her old home. Doing things that are not of her own doing, Nell needs help, but is not willing to ask for it from Frank for fear that she will be sent back to the crazy house. Getting a visit from Miss Cecile, Nell finally has someone that she is willing to confide in about what is happening inside of her mind. Knowing people that can help get the demon out of her, Nell is forced to put her faith in a group of strangers, but the sooner the demon is out of her, the better. 

Sometimes I question why they even attempt to make sequels to movies, especially if they really do not seem to be a popular series. This is one of those cases, as the story is not even close to as good as the first film, and everyone was already dead, so why make a follow up to it? Especially with a story that is so far out of left field that I don’t even think the writers understood it. Taking Nell off of the farm was great, getting her versed in what happens in the big city, better, but outside of that, I am still confused about what was happening in this flick. With attempted jump scares that seemed to be lost in translation, it seems like the story was forced along with the promise that Abalam would make an appearance. Even though you don’t get to see him, he is there, he is always there and in love with his victim, which just got really weird. With some jump scares, a two-time possessed girl, a love interest and a houseful of troubled girls, it’s just the continuation of a story that seems like it was not very well thought out. Stay Scared.

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