, 2025, 136min
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) serves as a poignant and terrifying finale to the legendary supernatural franchise. In 1986, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to West Pittston, Pennsylvania, to assist the Smurl family, who are being tormented by a group of malevolent spirits controlled by a powerful demon. The stakes become deeply personal when their adult daughter, Judy, begins to manifest her own psychic abilities, making her the prime target of a demonic entity tied to the Warrens' very first investigation back in 1964.
Directed by Michael Chaves, the film masterfully blends the series' signature jumpscares with a heartfelt exploration of family legacy and sacrifice. The inclusion of legacy characters and emotional cameos makes this installment a true celebration of the "Conjuring Universe" lore. Starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson in their iconic roles, the movie achieved record-breaking box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film in the entire series. It offers a definitive and satisfying conclusion to the Warrens' cinematic journey, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of modern horror cinema.
