The Conjuring: Last Rites, the American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves, was released in theatres this week. Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson and others, it has received mixed reactions. At the Indian box office, the movie opened to good numbers.
In this section, we compile some of the reviews:
The Guardian criticizes the film for being formulaic “dad-rock horror,” reusing predictable tropes, slow pacing, and offering little innovation—likely only satisfying franchise loyalists.
The Sun (UK) awards it 4 stars, praising the handheld ’80s atmosphere, strong lead performances, nostalgic cameos, and calling it a “spine-tingling finale”.
Common Sense Media points out a sluggish setup and an underwhelming payoff; the Warrens take long to enter the haunted house, and scares feel familiar and ineffective.
Collider praises the handling of family dynamics and strong performances from Farmiga and Wilson.
The New York Times calls it “a disappointing send-off” and more a family drama than true horror.
GamesRadar+ calls it “not disastrous but disappointing,” noting it’s louder and bloodier but lacks visual flair and originality; tone sometimes undermines its own scares.
India Today says it feels rushed and underdeveloped, sacrificing terror for emotional closure; the finale leans more on farewell.
The Conjuring: Last Rites holds a Metascore of 51, labeled “Mixed or Average”, based on 9 critics.
