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This weekend, horror fans are saying goodbye to the main Conjuring series with The Conjuring: Last Rites. The film closes the story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga returning to play the beloved couple one final time. Fans have been sharing their reactions on social media.
Many viewers praised the scares, saying the movie delivers some effectively staged horror moments. One Twitter user wrote, “While the scares can be familiar, #TheConjuring: Last Rites has several effectively staged sequences. The horror is balanced with heart. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga once again elevate the material as they return for ‘one last job.’”
Some fans noted pacing issues but still enjoyed the film. One said, “The Conjuring: Last Rites had me all over the place. Pacing issues took me out of it at times but it offers up enough effective chills, particularly during its climax, that work. In the end, it’s the characters that shine & make it a worthy final entry.”
Others appreciated the emotional farewell to the Warrens. A review described it as, “A fitting and beautiful conclusion to Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story. A thrilling and terrifying look at the case that had the Warrens hanging up their crucifixes and a movie that made me so sad to say goodbye!”
Not everyone was impressed with the horror elements. One viewer said, “Just finished The Conjuring: Last Rites… girl it wasn’t scary – predictable jumpscares at best. Screamed once in 2 hrs, laughed way more than that, giving it a mid 5/10 but still, sad this series ended.” Another added, “THE CONJURING: LAST RITES felt more like a prayer than a horror film. Predictable jump scares, not enough dread… in summary: a worthy curtain call, but not the finale I hoped for. 6/10.”
Even with mixed reactions, the film serves as the final goodbye to Ed and Lorraine Warren on the big screen. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s performances remain a highlight, and the emotional connection to the characters makes the finale worth watching. Meanwhile, the larger Conjuring Universe continues to expand with spin-offs.