Just saw it
So I loved the first film. And while I enjoyed the 2nd film. I feel the first one was better told. The build up and final act in the first film was better executed. The possession of the mother, the abduction of the girls, the crawlspace, etc. The side characters were better too, the asian guy, the cop, etc.
I also think the setting of a small rural house made the first film feel spookier; whereas, being in a major city took away from the sense of isolation.
I have to rewatch but I liked the family better in the first film, especially the mother. I will rewatch this coming weekend again and see if my thoughts change.
But I did enjoy it.