Valak’s Conjuring Universe Origin, Forms & Real Life Inspiration Explained

Valak returns in The Nun II to expand the demon’s massive presence in The Conjuring Universe and add to its already robust origin and myriad forms. A direct sequel to The Nun, a film that explored Valak’s origins beyond what had been hinted at in The Conjuring films, The Nun II follows Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) and Frenchie (Jonas Bloquet) investigating a priest who’s been violently murdered in 1950s France, with all signs pointing to Valak’s return, despite the fact that they sent the demon back to hell with a powerful mixture of faith and holy weapons.