The Conjuring franchise has been one of the most successful modern horror sagas, keeping audiences hooked with its chilling cases inspired by real life. With The Conjuring Last Rites, directed by Michael Chaves and written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson McGoldrick, the series reaches its ninth and final installment. The film had the heavy responsibility of providing a memorable farewell to Ed and Lorraine Warren, and now that it is out, social media is buzzing with fan reactions.
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as the beloved paranormal investigators for the last time, joined by Mia Tomlinson as Judy Warren, along with Ben Hardy, Rebecca Calder, and Elliot Cowan in supporting roles. The story is inspired by the notorious Smurl haunting case, and the trailers had already raised expectations with promises of an emotionally gripping and terrifying ride.
Once the film premiered, Twitter exploded with reactions. Some fans called it the perfect ending, praising the performances and the scares. One user wrote that The Conjuring Last Rites is a terrifying final chapter of the Warrens’ big screen journey, highlighting Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s chemistry while calling Mia Tomlinson a revelation. Another fan described it as a beautiful conclusion that made them emotional to say goodbye to the characters they have followed for years.
Others even placed the film above some earlier entries in the series. One viewer claimed it was better than The Devil Made Me Do It and possibly stronger than The Conjuring 2, saying they loved every second of the experience. The performances were the most consistent praise point across social media, with many calling the trio of Wilson, Farmiga, and Tomlinson the heart of the finale.
However, not every viewer was satisfied. Some felt the film lacked the pure terror of earlier installments. A tweet described it as focusing too much on the Warrens’ family dynamics instead of the scares that made the franchise famous. Another disappointed fan went further, calling it boring, not scary, and the biggest horror letdown of the year. Even fans who enjoyed the movie admitted that the pacing dragged at times, though many agreed the climax delivered strong scares that reminded them of the series’ best moments.
Behind the scenes, the bond between the lead actors also drew attention. Vera Farmiga opened up about working with Patrick Wilson, calling his humor and energy a saving grace during difficult shoots. Their real life friendship has been a major part of why fans connected so deeply to their on screen partnership over the years.
The Conjuring Last Rites has ended up being a polarizing film, with strong praise for performances and emotional weight, yet criticism over pacing and the level of fear. For longtime fans, it still serves as a heartfelt farewell to one of horror cinema’s most iconic duos. Whether you walked out terrified or underwhelmed, it marks the closing of a story that has defined modern supernatural horror for more than a decade.
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