The Conjuring 4: The Last Rites (2025) continues the terrifying journey of Ed and Lorraine Warren as they face one of their most chilling and dangerous cases yet. The film begins with the couple being called to investigate a series of mysterious deaths tied to a secluded convent in Europe. The Vatican has summoned them after priests and nuns reported strange occurrences, possessions, and an evil presence that seems to defy every exorcism attempt. From the moment they arrive, Ed and Lorraine sense that the entity haunting the convent is unlike anything they have ever encountered before, and its connection to past cases soon becomes frighteningly clear.
As the Warrens delve deeper, they uncover the convent’s dark history, tracing back to the medieval era where forbidden rituals and heretical practices had opened a gateway for something truly sinister. Lorraine, whose visions grow stronger and more disturbing, begins to realize that the evil at work is tied to Valak, the demon nun they had once battled before. This time, however, the demon is not acting alone but has awakened an ancient force that demands the ultimate sacrifice. The couple’s faith, love, and resilience are tested as they fight not only for their lives but also for their souls.
The horror intensifies when the Warrens discover that the demon’s target is not just the convent but also Lorraine herself. Her psychic abilities make her vulnerable, and she begins to blur the line between visions and reality, hearing voices that try to manipulate her into surrendering. Ed, determined to protect his wife, struggles with his own weakening health while trying to uncover the ritual needed to seal the demon away forever. The film creates a chilling atmosphere, mixing gothic imagery with relentless suspense as the Warrens race against time to stop the evil from spreading.
The climax of the movie takes place during a forbidden ritual known as the Last Rites, performed not as a blessing but as a twisted perversion of faith. The Warrens must face their greatest fears as the convent becomes a battleground between good and evil. In a heart-stopping sequence, Lorraine confronts Valak in her most terrifying form, forcing her to channel her visions into one final act of defiance. Ed, armed with holy relics and sheer determination, joins her in sealing the entity away, but not without grave personal cost.
The ending leaves audiences shaken, with the Warrens barely surviving the ordeal but forever changed by what they faced. The Last Rites serves as both a conclusion and a new beginning, suggesting that while this battle may be over, the darkness is never truly gone. With its blend of supernatural terror, emotional depth, and spine-chilling imagery, The Conjuring 4 delivers a powerful and haunting chapter that stays with viewers long after the credits roll.
