Archive · 5 Sep 2025
The Conjuring: Last Rites Criticized for Lack of Horror, Family Focus
The latest 'Conjuring' movie, 'Last Rites,' is a new installment in the horror series.
However, critics say the film is more of a family drama.
The movie is focused on the Warrens' family and the plot does not concentrate enough on the horror aspects.
The actual haunting in the film, is not scary or compelling as it should have been.
Many are disappointed with the final product, claiming that the film fails to deliver the expected chills and thrills.
The Conjuring: Last Rites is the latest installment in the horror series.
Critics state the movie leans towards family drama over horror.
The Warrens take a sideline role, and focus shifts to Ed's health and Judy's psychic abilities.
The Smurl family's story, is underdeveloped.
The film's resolution is ordinary and fails to be a bold closing chapter.
- Who
- Ed and Lorraine Warren, Smurl family, Judy Warren, Heather
- What
- Film review of The Conjuring: Last Rites
- When
- Released September 5
- Where
- Theaters worldwide
- Why
- Film criticized for being a family drama instead of a horror.
- Film Title
- The Conjuring: Last Rites
- Director
- Michael Chaves
- Main Actors
- Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga
- Release Date
- September 5
- Criticism
- Lack of Horror, Family Drama