'The Conjuring: Last Rites': Recap of the 'Conjuring' series, ahead of the grand release

The horror awaits to take over the theatres with darkness, screams, and jolts, with the release of the anticipated final chapter, ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites.’ Inspired by the stories of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the chilling films introduced the world of cursed artifacts, mythical beings, and iconic characters, including Annabelle and Valak.

While the frightening franchise has chronicled numerous goosebump-worthy tales – that led to spinoffs, here’s a recap of the ‘Conjuring’ films that gave audiences a demonic exploration.

'The Conjuring'

Introducing the paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, the film is loosely based on the real 1971 case. The film takes viewers deep into a horror rabbit hole, where they meet the Perron family of Rhode Island and the demonic terror that haunts them.

After discovering that the haunting is by an identity, Bathsheba, who cursed the land after sacrificing her child’s life and taking her own life, the presence haunts the brightest days.

Directed by James Wan, the on-the-edge-of-the-seat climax meets the classic exorcism, while managing to create a chilling atmosphere through the story that builds over time. Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, and Ron Livingston, ‘The Conjuring’ was released in 2013.

'The Conjuring 2'

Taking over the horrorland, the Warrens meet Peggy Hodgson and her four children in North London. Confronting the demonic entity, Valak, the second elder girl is possessed by the entity, which the family perceived to be the spirit of the former resident of the house. Based on 1977 England, the evident battle between good and evil ensures the viewers feel every intricate pulse in the body. Directed by James Wan, the film introduced a central demonic character, which was later developed into a spin-off series, ‘The Nun.

’ Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, and Francis O’Connor, ‘The Conjuring 2’ was released in 2016.

'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It'

Diving deep into the sinister plots, the Warrens narrow down the hauntings only to discover the satanic cults who would stop at nothing to complete their demonic missions. Based on the real-life trial of Arne Johnson in 1981, the film proficiently blends crime and horror, turning the plot into a murder mystery rather than focusing on mere supernatural forces.

After performing an exorcism on a 12-year-old boy, the devil transfers himself to Johnson and murders the landlord.

Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Julian Hillard, and Sarah Katherine Cook, ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ was released in 2021 and directed by Michael Chaves.

'The Conjuring: Last Rites'

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is an upcoming film releasing on September 5, 2025, which revolves around the Smurl Haunting that expanded over a decade. In 1986, the Warrens investigated a case where the family experienced demonic infestation at their house, leading to violence, loud noises, foul smells, and many more. Directed by Michael Chaves, the star cast includes Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ben Hardy, Mia Tomlinson, and Taissa Farmiga.