The premiere of The Conjuring: Last Rites received a middling Rotten Tomatoes rating, but remains among the highest-rated movies in the series.
The Conjuring: Last Rites, the fifth installment in the long-running franchise, is set to hit theaters on September 5. Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, the movie promises a much bloodier, louder, and in-your-face affair.
Based on the real-life Smurl haunting that occurred in Pennsylvania during the '70s and '80s, The Conjuring: Last Rites has been described as energetic and fast-paced. However, it seems that the movie has robbed the universe's signature, stylish chill.
RogerEbert.com's review states that the climax of Last Rites is tense and unsettling, and is warm and inspiring. Despite this, the movie has been criticised for being disappointing, not quite being bold or memorable enough for a final chapter.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that Farmiga and Wilson's performance is engaging, but the movie feels "old hat" with director Michael Chaves failing to bring freshness or vitality. The Sydney Morning Herald's review states that The Conjuring: Last Rites feels like a "syrupy soap opera" for much of its overlong running time.
Bloody Disgusting finds that The Conjuring: Last Rites is "suitably nightmarish" and "spills more blood than usual in a Conjuring film." The movie ranks number five out of 10 in Rotten Tomatoes' ranking of The Conjuring franchise, with a Rotten Tomatoes critics' score of 62%, based on 58 reviews. Our review of The Conjuring: Last Rites gives it a 2.5 stars.
For those who wish to view the series in sequence, our guide on how to watch the Conjuring movies in order is available. If you're looking for more horror movies to add to your watchlist, a rundown of upcoming releases is also provided.
Regardless of the mixed reviews, The Conjuring: Last Rites is sure to deliver a chilling horror experience for fans of the franchise. With its 135-minute runtime, it promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
