The Conjuring franchise has officially reached its final chapter with The Conjuring: Last Rites, bringing back Ed and Lorraine Warren for one last haunting on the big screen. However, instead of delivering bone-chilling horror, the film has left many fans labeling it as the “least scary” installment in the popular supernatural saga.
Starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, the movie banks heavily on nostalgia and the couple’s undeniable on-screen chemistry, which has been central to the franchise’s identity for over a decade. Their performances once again stand out, but the story itself feels more like an emotional farewell than a terrifying encounter with the paranormal.
Audiences on X (formerly Twitter) have been quick to share their disappointment. Many called the film predictable, with jump scares that failed to land. One user wrote, “The Conjuring: Last Rites was such a nothing burger movie. All that hype for the most normal horror film and possibly the least scary entry in the franchise.” Another echoed the same sentiment saying, “Just watched The Conjuring: Last Rites… girl it wasn’t scary 😭 predictable jumpscares at best. Screamed once in 2 hrs 💀 laughed way more than that.”
Despite the criticism, some fans argue that the film is a heartfelt farewell to the Warrens, describing it as more of a “love letter to fans” than a true horror outing. The opera-style edits, the throwback nostalgia, and the emotional depth of Ed and Lorraine’s bond serve as the real highlight of the film.
Released on September 5, The Conjuring: Last Rites is now running in theatres. While it may not be the scariest entry, it closes the chapter on one of the most iconic horror franchises of the last decade.
