The Conjuring: Last Rites isn’t just another spooky chapter in the horror franchise it’s the longest one yet. Clocking in at 2 hours and 15 minutes, the film edges past The Conjuring 2’s 134-minute runtime, breaking a nine-year record in the series. And given that this is being billed as Ed and Lorraine Warren’s final investigation, that extra time feels intentional.
Why the Longer Runtime Matters
When you’ve been following the Warrens for over a decade on screen, a farewell story can’t be rushed. Director Michael Chaves (The Devil Made Me Do It) seems to be taking the time to give fans a fully fleshed-out goodbye, balancing scares with emotional closure.
The film centers on the real-life haunting of the Smurl family, a case from the 1980s that reportedly involved years of escalating paranormal events in Pennsylvania. If the filmmakers plan to depict multiple incidents from the Smurls’ ordeal plus wrap up the Warrens’ personal journey the extended runtime makes sense.
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A Look Back at Conjuring Runtimes
The Conjuring movies have typically stayed leaner than their spin-offs, with the first film and The Devil Made Me Do It running just under two hours. The Annabelle entries are even shorter. Only The Conjuring 2, which delved into the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case, dared to cross the two-hour mark and fans praised its depth.
If history is any guide, longer runtimes in this franchise have meant more intricate cases and richer storytelling. Last Rites might be following the same playbook.
What We Can Expect From The Conjuring: Last Rites
With Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga returning as the Warrens, and a cast that includes Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Shannon Kook, Rebecca Calder, and John Brotherton, the stage is set for a mix of fresh faces and familiar dynamics. Trailers have teased an atmosphere thick with dread and a few set pieces that look like instant franchise highlights.
Whether Last Rites leans more into slow-burn tension or delivers a barrage of scares, the extra minutes suggest it’s aiming for an epic conclusion one that respects the bond fans have built with these characters over three main films and a sprawling web of spin-offs.
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The record-breaking runtime isn’t just trivia for box office geeks it’s a signal that the franchise wants to go out on its own terms. If The Conjuring: Last Rites sticks the landing, those 135 minutes could feel like the perfect goodbye to Ed, Lorraine, and a horror universe that’s been haunting us for over a decade.
Source: AMC Theatres
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