Hi all!

Today I am reviewing new-release, horror: The Conjuring: Last Rites. It hit cinemas this month, allowing me the opportunity of seeing it on the big screen. Paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, try to vanquish a demon from a family’s home. If you wish to see my ranking of the franchise, click here. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

WHAT WORKED:

This is a great Conjuring film. It was by far, the scariest of the four. I was terrified. I was so pleasantly surprised by its itensity. Yes, it has a similar formula, but it works. What really tipped it over the edge for me, was the presence of Annabelle. I did not expect her to be featured so often. Annabelle is in my top 10 favourite horror movies of all time. I love the haunted doll sub-genre. Seeing her work her antics in a story that wasn’t even about her, automatically bumped up my rating. I also want to commend the makers on how they closed out the chapter of Ed and Lorraine’s life. It was a beautiful conclusion to their story. There were plenty of familiar faces throughout and an abundance of heart. I was crying within the first five minutes. It was brilliantly acted and purposefully shot. We needed this closure. 

WHAT DIDN’T WORK:

I believe what doesn’t work will come down to personal taste. If you aren’t as interested in the Warrens, you won’t enjoy it. This is their story. This is their legacy. I love Ed, Lorraine and Judy, so it suited me just fine. Something to keep in mind – it’s an extremely long film. I didn’t think a second was wasted, but others might. 

OVERALL STAR RATING: 

I gave it 4.5/5 stars. It was exactly what I wanted for a final Conjuring film.

Have you seen The Conjuring: Last Rites? What did you think of it?

Peace & Love xoxo