They say this is going to be the last Conjuring movie, and honestly, that makes me a little sad. But I get it, the actors are getting older, and the story can’t drag on forever. If this really is the ending, I’d say it’s a pretty good send-off.
The ghost design this time wasn’t as creepy as in the earlier movies, but the jumpscares? They still got me good. There were a few moments that really made me shiver, especially when the screen reminded us right at the start that it’s “based on a true story.” I mean, I already knew that, but seeing it written there again pulled me straight into the mood and made me imagine how terrifying it would’ve been if I were actually in their shoes.
The one thing that bugged me a little was the cursed mirror. It was treated like the main source of the haunting, but we never got a real explanation about its origin or why it was cursed. Felt like a missed opportunity, but again it's based on a true story, if Ed and Lorraine really didn't know much about it then it's alright because you can't make things up.
Still, I enjoyed the movie a lot, maybe because it’s probably the last time we’ll see Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their chemistry has always carried the franchise, and I loved seeing them together again.
Oh yeah, I had this funny moment during the movie, it was Judy’s boyfriend kept looking so familiar to me, but I couldn’t place him. Every time he showed up, I kept replaying his voice and face in my head. Then it finally clicked, he played Roger Taylor, the drummer of Queen, in Bohemian Rhapsody! That realization made me way too happy in the middle of a horror movie.
Like always, the movie wrapped up with real photos and recordings from the actual case. And that’s the thing about The Conjuring, it leaves you wondering. Some experts say the Warrens made everything up, others believe that it’s all true. That gray area makes it even more interesting. I ended up going home and googling research papers and old recordings just to dive deeper into the story.
Even though I come from a different faith, I still feel like there’s something real behind these stories, though of course the movies exaggerate things for effect and the drama to make the movie more interesting. In the end, I walked out feeling entertained, curious, and a little spooked. For me, that’s a win. I’d give it a solid 7/10.
