Final Conjuring Movie Last Rites Opens Nationwide

The Conjuring franchise, centered on paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has become a defining series in the horror genre since its 2013 debut, with four main films and several spin-offs like Annabelle and The Nun expanding its universe. The latest release, The Conjuring: Last Rites, marks the fourth and final main installment, reuniting lead actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, and has sparked renewed interest in ranking the series. Critical reception varies widely across the franchise, with some entries like the original The Conjuring and its sequels praised for balancing terrifying supernatural elements with the Warrens' personal struggles, while others such as Annabelle and The Nun receive criticism for weak narratives and overreliance on jump scares. Notably, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, despite its intriguing real-life courtroom premise, is considered the weakest of the main films due to inconsistent tone and underdeveloped characters. Disavowed films such as Wolves at the Door, which lacks supernatural elements and deviates from the franchise's core themes, are generally viewed negatively. Overall, the franchise blends horror with themes of family, faith, and resilience, influencing modern horror filmmaking despite varied quality among its installments.