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The Conjuring: Last Rites; Fans Praise Emotional Farewell, While Some Criticise Predictable Scares

While it opened to a strong box office start and set franchise preview records, critical responses have been mixed.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites; Fans Praise Emotional Farewell, While Some Criticise Predictable Scares

The Conjuring: Last Rites: Fans Praise Emotional Farewell, While Some Criticise Predictable Scares

The Conjuring: Last Rites hit theatres on September 5, 2025, marking the ninth and final instalment of the first phase of The Conjuring Universe.

Directed by Michael Chaves, the supernatural horror film once again reunites audiences with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, alongside Mia Tomlinson in her feature debut and Ben Hardy. Blending the real-life case of the Smurl haunting with chilling fictional elements, the film delivers a mix of family drama, demonic terror, and emotional closure to the Warrens’ cinematic journey.

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While it opened to a strong box office start and set franchise preview records, critical responses have been mixed, with praise for its performances but divided views on its storytelling. Now, let’s see what social media is saying about The Conjuring: Last Rites. 

One viewer described The Conjuring: Last Rites as a “goodbye letter to the fans,” calling it a well-crafted wrap-up for the Warren family. They praised the emotional cameos of the families helped in previous films, highlighted the chilling “don’t look away” and “don’t run” sequences, and applauded the terrifying mirror hallway scene as a standout moment.


Another viewer said that The Conjuring: Last Rites felt “more like a prayer than a horror film,” pointing out predictable jump scares and a lack of sustained dread. In their view, it was a worthy curtain call but not the finale they had hoped for, giving it a 6/10 rating.

Another viewer called The Conjuring: Last Rites “a fitting and beautiful conclusion to Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story.” They described it as both thrilling and terrifying, noting how it explored the case that ultimately led the Warrens to hang up their crucifixes, while also admitting it left them saddened to say goodbye.

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One viewer shared that The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) felt like “an emotional as well as terrifying finale,” calling it a bittersweet goodbye to horror’s most iconic couple, the Warrens.


Another viewer said that The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers “a chilling farewell to the Warrens,” blending genuine scares with heartfelt moments. They added that, with strong performances and a gripping story, it serves as a fitting end to the beloved horror franchise.

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