r/Ijustwatched • u/filmgamegeek • 6d ago

IJW: The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)

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Out of all the films in The Conjuring Universe, what sets The Conjuring: Last Rites apart is that it has heart. Some may find its character-driven focus a step back from the franchise’s supernatural horror roots, but for longtime fans who have followed and invested on the Warrens through three main films, this more intimate approach feels like a fitting tribute to the couple who helped define modern blockbuster horror.

After their last investigation, Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson) is forced into retirement due to his heart condition and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) chooses to step back with him. But when their daughter Judy (Mia Tomlinson) begins to experience heightened visions of the paranormal and finds a connection to a haunting in Pennsylvania , the Warrens are drawn into one final terrifying case that has a deeper connection to them than they could have imagined.

After experimenting with a different formula in The Devil Made Me Do It, The Conjuring: Last Rites returns to the claustrophobic haunted-house setup that made the first two films so effective. Luckily, the scares are crafted with precision and at its best moments, the atmosphere is tense and unsettling as fans have come to expect. Yet, familiarity in this case is both its strength and weakness. The film follows this formula to closely that you can often anticipate when the jump scares will land, and the central case itself feels too reminiscent of The Conjuring 2. As a result, while effective, it rarely surprises and terrifies to the level we expected it to be.

Where The Conjuring: Last Rites succeeds is in its emotional core. Half of the runtime invests in closing the chapter of Ed and Lorraine’s journey, and for us it pays off. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga once again give heartfelt performances that ground the film with a lot of heart. By the time the credits roll, the sense of closure feels earned, even if some horror fans might leave wishing for more scares. Overall, The Conjuring: Last Rites isn’t the scariest or most original film in the franchise. But as a culmination of a decade-spanning series that reshaped modern horror, it delivers a satisfying and emotional farewell to its main characters.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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u/5o7bot 6d ago

The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) R

The case that ended it all.

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.

Horror
Director: Michael Chaves
Actors: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Rebecca Calder
Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 79% with 8 votes
Runtime: 136 min
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