The Conjuring 4: The Last Rites returns to the terrifying world of Ed and Lorraine Warren (played once again by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga), as they face their darkest and most dangerous case yet. The film opens with the Warrens still reeling from their latest demonic encounter, but their respite is short-lived. They are approached by a priest named Father Augustine, asking for their help with a sinister case involving a cursed convent deep in the countryside.
The Warrens travel to the remote convent, where they discover that several nuns have mysteriously died under unexplained circumstances. Those who remain are plagued by violent apparitions and signs of demonic possession. As they begin their investigation, Lorraine’s psychic visions intensify, revealing that the entity haunting the convent is no ordinary demon—it’s an ancient and powerful force that predates Christianity, and its influence reaches far beyond the convent walls.
This demon, known as Valak the Defiler (the same entity from The Nun), has returned with a new purpose: to claim souls during an ancient ritual called The Last Rites, where the final moments of life become the battleground between good and evil. The Warrens realize that this time, they’re not just dealing with demonic possession, but a malevolent force that seeks to corrupt the very essence of faith.
Tensions rise when Ed and Lorraine uncover a chilling conspiracy within the church itself, with some high-ranking members hiding their own dark secrets involving the demon’s resurrection. Lorraine, whose powers are being manipulated by the demon, becomes a target, leading to intense psychological and physical battles as she attempts to separate reality from the supernatural.
In a climactic showdown at the convent during the Last Rites ceremony, Ed and Lorraine face off against Valak in a battle for their own souls and the future of the church. The film delivers a terrifying twist in its final moments, suggesting that evil may not be completely vanquished, leaving fans on a cliffhanger for future films.
