The Conjuring: Last Rites

The Conjuring: Last Rites isn’t just another horror movie — it’s the grand finale to the terrifying, soul-scarring journey of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal power couple that’s been haunting our dreams since 2013. Directed by Michael Chaves, this upcoming installment is set to be the darkest, most emotional chapter in the Conjuring saga yet. Forget creaky floorboards and shadowy corners — Last Rites is promising a full-on descent into demonic madness.

At the heart of the chaos are the Warrens, once again portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who bring a grounded tenderness to the madness. But this time, the stakes are apocalyptic. The title Last Rites isn't subtle — it's both a spiritual invocation and a warning. Something wicked this way comes, and it may be the final battle not just for a family or a haunted house, but for Ed and Lorraine's very souls.

Rumor has it the story is inspired by the chilling real-life case of the Smurl family haunting — a gruesome, relentless haunting in Pennsylvania where a demonic entity tormented an innocent family for years. But this isn’t just a replay of past hauntings. Last Rites seems poised to take the franchise into mythic territory. We’re talking epic battles of faith, psychological breakdowns, and demons that do more than just growl in Latin.

This time, the evil isn’t hiding — it’s front and center.

Expect returning allies like Drew Thomas (Shannon Kook), who’s been quietly stealing scenes since Annabelle Comes Home, and Judy Warren (Mia Tomlinson), now grown and maybe more involved than ever in her parents’ legacy of fighting darkness. Her husband, Tony Spera (played by Ben Hardy), is also stepping into the fray, suggesting that the next generation might not be as immune to evil as we thought.

And yes, the demonic nun is back. Not just for jump scares, but seemingly tied to a deeper evil that threads through the entire Conjuring Universe. Played by Victoria Paige Watkins, this isn't just Valak in the shadows. This time, the nun might be central to the final curse. Possibly the puppet master of all the chaos we've seen since The Conjuring first dropped.

Behind the scenes, the creative team reads like a horror all-star squad. James Wan, the original architect of the universe, co-wrote the story and produces alongside longtime collaborator Peter Safran. The script is shaped by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, with Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing — the minds behind The Autopsy of Jane Doe — helping infuse it with dread and existential terror. That mix of heart, horror, and deep character drama? It's no accident.

And the film’s visual vibe? Think candle-lit cathedrals, rotting Victorian basements, and exorcisms that feel like holy war. Filming in the UK has given it that authentic old-world horror atmosphere — wet cobblestones, Gothic architecture, and misty graveyards. This isn’t a popcorn horror flick; it’s an elegy soaked in blood and holy water.

What really sets Last Rites apart is its finality. This is the closing chapter for Ed and Lorraine — not just a movie, but a reckoning. Will they survive? Will they finally lose to the darkness they’ve spent a lifetime fighting? The answers will come drenched in screams and scripture.

As horror fans brace for its September 5, 2025 release, one thing’s certain: The Conjuring: Last Rites isn’t just another spooky story. It’s a full-throttle, holy-hell ride into the abyss — and not everyone’s making it out alive.

The Conjuring: Last Rites is a blood-soaked farewell drenched in holy water and hellfire. The Warrens face their deadliest demon yet — not just evil, but destiny itself. It’s not a haunting; it’s a reckoning. Faith will shatter, secrets will burn, and not everyone escapes the devil’s last dance.