“The Conjuring 4: Last Rites” takes Ed and Lorraine Warren on their most dangerous case yet. The movie opens with a haunting in a small rural church, where an ancient demonic entity is terrorizing a family. The family had unknowingly uncovered a relic during renovations – an artifact tied to a dark history of exorcisms gone wrong in the 1800s. This discovery reawakens an evil spirit that the church had sealed centuries ago.
As the Warrens begin their investigation, they uncover shocking secrets about the artifact’s past. It was part of a forbidden ritual meant to summon the Demon Valac, a malevolent force even Lorraine had never encountered. Throughout the movie, Lorraine’s psychic abilities begin to wane, and her visions become increasingly dark and unclear, making her more vulnerable to possession.
Ed, on the other hand, struggles with his health, pushing himself too far as the case intensifies. The church’s last priest to perform rites on the demon left behind clues about an unholy ritual needed to permanently seal the evil – but it requires a significant sacrifice. As the Warrens race to stop the growing terror, Ed is forced to confront the possibility that his life may be the price they must pay.
The final act involves a harrowing exorcism scene in the desecrated church, where Lorraine channels the last priest’s spirit. Just as the demon is about to possess her, Ed sacrifices himself to weaken it, allowing Lorraine to banish the entity. The movie ends with Lorraine mourning Ed, hinting that the Warren’s story may come to a tragic close, but not before one final chapter.
