Pack your crucifixes and holy water if you are a horror film fan, The Conjuring: Last Rites is coming to drag you back into its demon-infested world one last time. Slated to hit cinemas on September 5, this film is not just another spooky installment. It is being dubbed the swan song for Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga＊s iconic portrayal of paranormal power couple Ed and Lorraine Warren. Yes, you read that right, this is their final haunting, and we are already emotional.
Set in 1986, five years after the events of The Devil Made Me Do It, the Warrens start off in peaceful retirement. But come on, did we really think peace would last in the Conjuring universe? A sinister case, the infamous Smurl family haunting, lures them back into the chaos. For those who need a refresher: the Smurls were a real-life couple who claimed their home in Pennsylvania was under demonic siege for over a decade. Chill-inducing, right?
Director Michael Chaves is going full throttle this time, but not in the way you might think. While early brainstorms included demon-heavy chaos and apocalyptic-scale terror, Chaves steered the film toward something deeper. He believes the scariest stories are the ones rooted in emotion. So, while the jump scares are still on the menu, this one aims to tear your heart out too.
Even Patrick Wilson admitted the previous movie leaned more into true crime mystery territory, but this one? It is pure Conjuring-core, haunted homes, family trauma, and evil that refuses to die.
Joining Wilson and Farmiga is a fresh cast of victims and sceptics: Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, K赤la Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, Tilly Walker, Molly Cartwright, Peter Wight, and Kate Fahy. With this powerhouse lineup and a return to the franchise＊s OG vibes, fans can expect a finale that hits both emotionally and paranormally.
Although this closes out what insiders are calling Phase One of the Conjuring universe (yes, there is more to come!), it marks a very real goodbye for Ed and Lorraine＊s cinematic legacy. One last exorcism, one last scream.