US EditionThe Conjuring: Last Rites Review: A Heartfelt Finale that’s Not so Frightening
The final Conjuring film focuses on the Warrens' last case involving the Smurl family, blending horror with family drama and marking the end of their investigative career.
- On Friday, September 5, The Conjuring: Last Rites opens in theaters with a 135-minute runtime, featuring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga returning for the final chapter, receiving a 3/5 rating.
- Based on the Smurl case, the film adapts the Warrens' last investigation involving the Smurl family in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, where four entities including a powerful demon drew the retired Ed and Lorraine Warren back into action.
- Critics note the scares feel recycled, with only the first act delivering sustained fear; Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, and Mia Tomlinson anchor the film's emotional core through strong family dynamics.
- The film provides a farewell for Ed and Lorraine Warren, with U.S. theaters offering blessings and priests on TikTok, as critics call it an adequate, heartfelt send-off suggesting the franchise should rest.
- James Wan's legacy cements The Conjuring franchise's influence on modern horror, with filmmakers framing Last Rites as a deliberate finale and discussion centering on Judy Warren's future role.
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