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Introduction – The Darkness Never Left

The demon Valak is back, and she’s more terrifying than ever. The Nun 3, the next chapter in The Conjuring Universe, takes audiences deeper into the chilling lore of the series. With its suffocating gothic atmosphere and relentless tension, this installment promises to not only terrify viewers, but also shed light on the ancient evil’s origins.

Directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It) and starring Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene, The Nun 3 marks one of the most anticipated horror releases of 2025.

The Story – Back to the Heart of the Horror

The film returns to Romania, where a centuries-old monastery becomes the epicenter of a terrifying new haunting. When reports of disturbing supernatural events reach the Vatican, a young nun and a skeptical priest are sent to investigate.

What begins as a spiritual inquiry soon becomes a descent into darkness. The monastery’s walls seem to whisper, shadows twist unnaturally, and visions grow increasingly nightmarish. As the investigation deepens, they uncover a horrifying truth: the monastery hides ancient, cursed relics tied directly to Valak’s earliest manifestations.

Worse still, this evil is no longer confined to the monastery. If Valak’s influence escapes, it could spread across the world, infecting both the living and the sacred.

Valak – The Conjuring Universe’s Most Terrifying Villain

Since her first appearance in The Conjuring 2 (2016), Valak has become one of the most recognizable — and feared — figures in modern horror. The demonic nun’s pale face, black habit, and predatory stillness are instantly unsettling.

In The Nun 3, Valak’s powers are stronger than ever. The film promises to explore the deeper origins of the demon, revealing ancient rites, forbidden knowledge, and an unholy pact that may explain why Valak has chosen the form of a nun to spread fear.

Returning Cast – Familiar Faces in New Peril

• Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene – The brave young nun whose faith and resolve are tested to the breaking point. Her connection to Valak is deeper than she realizes, and her journey in The Nun 3 will push her to confront her greatest fears.

• Jonas Bloquet as Maurice “Frenchie” Theriault – Returning from The Nun (2018), Frenchie’s past possession by Valak continues to haunt him — and may hold the key to stopping the demon once and for all.

• Bonnie Aarons as Valak – Reprising her role as the demon nun, Aarons delivers the unnerving physicality and haunting presence that made Valak an icon of terror.

New Characters – Allies and Adversaries

The film introduces new figures whose motives and loyalties remain unclear:

• Father Lucian – A skeptical priest whose rational mind clashes with the horrors he cannot explain.

• Mother Agatha – The monastery’s enigmatic abbess, who knows more about Valak’s history than she dares to reveal.

• Anya – A novice nun whose haunting visions may be prophetic… or a sign she’s already under Valak’s control.

The Setting – A Monastery of Shadows

Horror thrives in isolation, and The Nun 3 takes full advantage of its Romanian setting. The monastery is a maze of candlelit corridors, crumbling chapels, and hidden catacombs. Gothic architecture looms over every scene, with flickering shadows suggesting something just out of sight.

The production design is crafted to make the viewer feel trapped inside the nightmare — an environment where the air is heavy, the silence oppressive, and every sound a possible threat.