The curtain has officially dropped on one of Hollywood’s most chilling sagas. “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” the latest installment in the fright-filled universe, arrived in theaters this Friday. Fans have been flocking to cinemas, eager to see how the story concludes. As moviegoers exit, their thoughts are spilling onto social media platform X. And guess what? The reactions are all over the place.
Director Michael Chaves had big shoes to fill, helming the final chapter of this iconic horror series. Many hoped for one last scarefest to remember. However, it seems this final bow is getting a truly mixed reception. Some viewers felt a distinct lack of the usual spine-tingling terror. It appears “Last Rites” isn’t quite hitting the mark for everyone.
Fans Share Their Two Cents on X
The online chatter is buzzing, showing a clear split in opinions. Some fans are voicing strong disappointment. One user, @Rgk_Rgk_Rgk, didn’t hold back. They called the film “a complete letdown,” adding there was “nothing new or interesting for horror and thriller fans.” This viewer summed it up as “a waste of time and a massive disappointment,” going as far as to label it “the absolute worst movie in the entire franchise.”
#ConjuringTheLastRites is a complete letdown. nothing new or interesting for horror and thriller fans. It’s a waste of time and a massive disappointment.#Conjuring: is the absolute worst movie in the entire franchise. pic.twitter.com/yjxwFeLKDd
— RGK (@Rgk_Rgk_Rgk) September 5, 2025
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Other viewers found plenty to appreciate. For instance, @OrrShayne shared a more positive take. They felt it was “a good way to wrap up this franchise.” This user noted the film spent a lot of time on the Warren family remembering their past cases. They also pointed out “a lot of great call-backs and a few jump scares.” @OrrShayne even suggested the ending was “1 of the better endings in the franchise.”
#ConjuringTheLastRites is a good way to wrap up this franchise. It focuses heavily on the Warren family reminiscing on their career. It has a lot of great call-backs and a few jump scares. The ending is 1 of the better endings in the franchise. #AMCTheaters pic.twitter.com/J9VUs3hm2T
— 𐤀 (@OrrShayne) September 4, 2025
Then there are those who felt the film was a real slow burn. @Lavyyboi offered a nuanced view, stating that “The Conjuring: Last Rites” didn’t quite have the same “spine-chilling aura” as earlier hits like “The Conjuring 2,” “Annabelle,” or “Nun 1&2.” They found the “first half was a very slow burner.” However, they admitted the “second half truly found its rhythm,” offering “some gripping moments,” especially mentioning “the showdown of the Axe.”
#ConjuringTheLastRites – Personally didn’t quite carry the same spine-chilling aura as #TheConjuring2, #Annabelle, or #Nun 1&2.
First half was a very slow burner..
But the second half truly found its rhythm, delivering some gripping moments.
For me, the showdown of the Axe… pic.twitter.com/0X03s5vhem— Lavyyy Boiiii ✨ (@Lavyyboi) September 4, 2025