The Conjuring: Last Rites Review: The Warrens’ Final Case Delivers Spine-Chilling Horror That Will Haunt You

The fourth and final installment of the popular horror franchise, The Conjuring, has taken a flying start in India. The Conjuring: Last Rites has already sold over 1.20 lakh advance tickets across the country, putting it far ahead of its Bollywood competitors. This demonstrates the massive pull of Hollywood horror at the Indian box office. In contrast, ticket sales for Baaghi 4 and The Bengal Files are not very promising. Without strong reviews, they may struggle to perform. Baaghi 4 has sold about 1,18,133 tickets so far. While this number is decent, it is nowhere close to The Conjuring.

Interestingly, while the film holds a modest critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, audience ratings are far more positive, with approval climbing to 62 percent.

Release and Audience Excitement

The much-awaited The Conjuring: Last Rites finally hit theatres on September 5, 2025. Paid previews held on September 4 were sold out, proving the huge excitement among fans eager to witness the Warrens' last case on the big screen.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Review and Early Reactions

What's Good in The Conjuring: Last Rites

A chilling and emotional farewell to Ed and Lorraine Warren's story.

Many viewers describe it as a "return to form" for the franchise.

Praised as a "scary love letter" to fans of The Conjuring universe.

Strong atmosphere, effective jump scares, and surprising emotional depth.

What's Not So Good

The story takes time to build, which may test the patience of some viewers.

Critics point out the use of generic horror tropes - loud jump scares, eerie imagery, and predictable music cues.

For a few, it feels like a familiar formula, making the film less engaging in parts.

Cast and Director

The movie is directed by Michael Chaves, who also helmed The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and The Nun II.

Key cast includes:

Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren

Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren

Mia Tomlinson as Judy Warren

Ben Hardy as Tony Spera

Steve Coulter as Father Gordon

Box Office Buzz

The Conjuring universe, which includes The Nun and Annabelle films, has already crossed $2 billion worldwide. With Last Rites now released, the film is expected to add significantly to the franchise's record-breaking earnings.

Overall, The Conjuring: Last Rites is both a terrifying horror experience and a heartfelt goodbye to the Warrens. For fans of the franchise, it is a must-watch and could go down as one of the strongest entries in the series.