"The Conjuring: Last Rites" isn’t likely to please everyone; some viewers might find the extended dialogue and gradual pacing frustrating, as it delays the arrival of the impressive visual effects people are anticipating. Others, however, will appreciate that deliberate pace alongside the engaging portrayal of the Smurl family. Regardless, the film is bound to grab your attention, not solely due to moments like fixtu…

I wasn't anticipating much to begin with.

The opening scenes are exceptionally well-crafted, and there's a moment involving the daughter following her confirmation that was deeply affecting. There’s considerably more familial distress explored here than in earlier installments. The timing of the startling moments is remarkably effective, creating an unsettling atmosphere—and this occurs within just the initial half hour. It’s like receiving a present that co…

It seems everything enjoyable has to stop eventually—though in this case, "enjoyable" doesn't quite apply. The film echoes the feel of the 2016 movie about the Enfield Haunting, centering on the Smurl family as they discover their home is being haunted by a spirit tied to the land where it was constructed. Initially, Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) are hesitant to intervene, but thi…

It simply didn't live up to what I was hoping for; it’s a letdown.