The Conjuring: Last Rites was released September 5th, 2025. Leading up to the release date there was a lot of excitement from horror fans. Though once it came out the opinions of the fans were less than enthusiastic. There were still many who loved it running in with $83 million.
One review from Aryelle Hatfield, a conjuring enthusiast, states how the opening was “extremely relatable in loss and powerful in expressing conviction to want to protect your child ultimately from darker forces.” The movie is more full of demonology and paranormal elaboration rather than jump scares. It backtracks to real life Smurl haunting in 1986. The last Rites once again call back Ed and Lorriane Warren to try and help the family with their worst nightmare. There is a more creepy crawling feeling underneath the skin of the viewers, along with the feeling of easement following you during the whole duration of the movie.
The movie follows a Priest who lost all his faith due to a tragic event. He is called by a family who is experiencing a lot of terrifying paranormal activity. When he shows up to the house he has to help the family get rid of the demonic presence. Athiraameera, a viewer of The Last Rites felt, “This Chapter feels like the most emotional one yet spooky, creepy, and relentlessly unnerving, while also serving as a heartfelt tribute to family, love, and perseverance.” A lot of people love when Ed and Lorraine Warren, a couple who experienced the true horrors of the house at its true peak, are in the movies because it gives the movie a classical feel since they experienced the real horrors of the Conjuring house.
There are 4 four different movies in the conjuring series including the new movie “The conjuring: Last Rites”. James Wan the director of the conjuring came out with his first of the series in 2013. He went on to also direct “The Conjuring 2” released in 2016. The last 2 movies released “ The Conjuring: The devil made me do it” released in 2021 and the most recent “The Conjuring: Last Rites” released in 2025. Were both directed by Micheal Chaves. Actors Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson who played Ed and Lornaine Warren did an amazing job with putting them to life in the movie.
Overall “The Conjuring: Last Rites” had some good and bad reviews. Followers of the Conjuring series had mixed feelings; they liked how it had that suspenseful feeling during the whole movie though there were not as many jump scares. The movie isn’t for everyone by the outcome of various reviews. With there being lots of reviews of this movie online through Rotten Tomatoes and google reviews. The Conjuring: Last Rites performed very well in the box office. It hit the 11th spot for the most money brought in out of all the movies released this year.
