Unique Facts About the Film 'THE CONJURING: LAST RITES' The End of Ed & Lorraine Warren's Story? #MovieOfTheMonth

Kapanlagi.com - The film THE CONJURING: LAST RITES is set to haunt theaters on September 5, 2025. This will be the fourth film and the conclusion of the iconic story of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

This news certainly makes fans of this horror franchise curious, what makes this film different from the previous ones? There are many interesting details that have not been revealed much.

The film is touted to be 'the end of an era' for the legendary paranormal couple.

THE CONJURING: LAST RITES is widely referred to as "the end of an era" in the main series of THE CONJURING. This film will conclude the journey of Ed and Lorraine Warren that has captivated loyal audiences.

Although the The Conjuring Universe franchise may continue with spin-offs or TV series, Last Rites is intended to be the conclusion of their main story.

1. Warren Retiring? 

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Actor Patrick Wilson, who plays Ed Warren, expressed his interest in portraying the Warrens considering retirement. This is different from previous narratives that always focused on major cases.

It is important to show skepticism and how they operate when not in the midst of major cases that attract public attention.

2. The Smurl Family Case of 1986

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This film is based on a true case that allegedly occurred in 1986, the mysterious haunting of the Smurl family. Janet and Jack Smurl claimed their home was terrorized by a demon, with Jack even experiencing sexual assault for over a year.

Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated this case and concluded that there were four demons terrorizing the house. The Smurl case is considered one of the most challenging and problematic for the Warrens, even more so than the famous Amityville case.

3. The Return of Annabelle, the Anticipated Horror Mascot

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Director Michael Chaves confirmed that the doll Annabelle, regarded as the "mascot of The Conjuring", will make a surprise appearance in this film. Her presence is deemed important for the final film in the main series.

Chaves feels it would be a huge mistake if this closing film did not include the Annabelle element, which has become iconic for fans. Annabelle's appearance has also been seen in the official trailer released.

4. Potential New Paranormal Training by the Warrens

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There are intriguing speculations that this film may explore the idea of Ed and Lorraine Warren training new paranormal investigators. Given their age and extensive experience, this is a logical step.

In real life, the Warrens did train several other paranormal investigators, including their nephew John Zaffis, who could serve as inspiration for the story.

5. The Deeper Focus of the Story

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The Conjuring: Last Rites will be set five years after the events of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, specifically in 1986. This marks the first The Conjuring film that explicitly discusses Ed and Lorraine Warren's intention to retire.

The previous films focused more on specific cases they handled without highlighting the end of their careers as paranormal investigators.

6. The More Personal and Challenging Nature of the Case

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The Smurl Family case, which serves as the basis for Last Rites, is described as a very difficult and challenging case for the Warrens. The level of difficulty even surpasses other well-known cases such as Amityville.

This suggests the potential for a deeper and possibly more personal narrative for the Warrens, as they confront a very persistent and destructive entity.

7. Hope for a Closer Integration of Franchise Elements

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There is great hope that Last Rites will strive to connect all the films in the The Conjuring Universe more closely. Perhaps by bringing back characters or entities from previous spin-offs, such as Valak.

Although the The Conjuring films have always been the core of this universe, Last Rites may be the first film to significantly unify various threads from across the franchise.

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