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The final chapter in “The Conjuring” universe is nearly here, as “The Conjuring: Last Rites” is set for a September 5 release date.
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With the final chapter in the fan-favorite horror franchise about to be released, reviews for the haunting film are starting to pour in.
The premise of the final movie revolves around the final case that Ed and Lorraine Warren take in their career of investigating paranormal happenings. The trailer for the film has already made waves online, as this could be the most frightening film in “The Conjuring” universe.
That said, here are what the reviews of the film are saying.
Surprisingly, The Conjuring: Last Rites is less about the Smurl haunting and more about Ed & Lorraine. It’s a slow burn, but once it kicks in, there are solid scares, strong emotion, and a real sense of finality. A heartfelt, worthy sendoff for our favourite horror couple ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wPDd5j0JwK
— Ashlee Pradella (@ashleepradella) September 1, 2025
Ashlee Pradella says, “Surprisingly, The Conjuring: Last Rites is less about the Smurl haunting and more about Ed & Lorraine. It’s a slow burn, but once it kicks in, there are solid scares, strong emotion, and a real sense of finality. A heartfelt, worthy sendoff for our favourite horror couple ❤️.”
#TheConjuringLastRites is a solid and fitting conclusion to one of horror’s best franchises put to screen. If you thought there weren’t any jump scares and feelings of dread left, guess again! Shockingly also very emotional. A little too long but still packs a decent punch.… pic.twitter.com/DdYtFMD02i
— Nick Zednik (@NickZednik) September 3, 2025
Nick Zednik writes, “#TheConjuringLastRites is a solid and fitting conclusion to one of horror’s best franchises put to screen. If you thought there weren’t any jump scares and feelings of dread left, guess again! Shockingly also very emotional. A little too long but still packs a decent punch. Wilson & Farmiga put their heart and soul into a satisfying finale.”
“‘THE CONJURING: LAST RITES’ is a fitting sendoff for the Warrens… it isn’t as exciting or scary as previous efforts, but it delivers a touching finale” pic.twitter.com/KXcik3oUBP
— ScreenTime (@screentime) September 3, 2025
Screentime posted,” “‘THE CONJURING: LAST RITES’ is a fitting sendoff for the Warrens… it isn’t as exciting or scary as previous efforts, but it delivers a touching finale.”
Empire Magazine gave “The Conjuring: Last Rites 3/5 stars, and wrote:
“There are callbacks to the previous films, and even a little cameo from series supremo James Wan, to tie everything together neatly at the end. Purportedly the end, anyway: with a series like this, things often come back to life unexpectedly. Still, it seems right to leave the Warrens going out on their own terms.”
Deadline stated, “In a series that is admirably earnest, Last Rites easily takes the cake as the most wholesome chapter of the bunch, its insistence on God and faith teetering on religious propaganda. But the approach is undoubtedly effective, with a climax that is as scary as it is emotionally resonant. In a way that has not always been true of The Conjuring, many of the film’s scariest moments are tied seamlessly to the emotional stakes of the characters.”
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Though “The Conjuring” universe has never been about Oscar-worthy performances, it has always been about showcasing the strange career and lives of The Warrens.
All of the reviews online point to “The Conjuring: Last Rites” being a fitting end to the universe and the dramatized life of Ed and Lorraine Warren. For fans of horror, it is expected that most will like this final chapter.
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