This week we’re witnessing the end of an era with The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). We unpack how the film handles the Warrens’ swan song, reflect on its balance between family drama and supernatural dread, and dig into whether it truly sticks the landing as a franchise finale. In this episode’s b-side, we break down the real Smurl family haunting, debate the credibility of the Warrens’ involvement, and consider the absurdities of haunted duplex living.This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:57.
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