The Conjuring: Last Rites

In the climax the Warrens return to the Smurl house with Judy and her fiancé Tony. The cursed mirror, the source of the entity that has haunted the family, begins to levitate and assault them. Ed, already weakened by a heart attack, struggles to keep the mirror at bay, but his frailty forces him to step back. Lorraine then faces the mirror herself, urging Judy not to flee but to meet the terror head‑on. With her hand on the glass, she encourages her daughter to look into the darkness and claim her own courage.

Judy, who has always been terrified of the mirror and what it represents, finally does what her mother asks. She confronts the reflected evil, and together the three of them—Ed, Lorraine and Judy—manage to banish the presence. The act is less about a grand exorcism and more about the family’s united love overriding the fear that the demon feeds on. Ed survives the attack, bolstered by his wife’s steadfastness, and the immediate danger is erased.

The film then fast‑forwards to a quiet, hopeful montage. Lorraine envisions a future where her grandchildren and great‑grandchildren gather in a happy household. We see Judy and Tony’s wedding, a celebration that signals the passing of the mantle to the next generation. Although the movie hints that Ed will eventually pass away—succumbing to a later stroke—this moment is left off‑screen, allowing the audience to imagine his peaceful end surrounded by family.

Thus, the ending ties the whole series together: the true battle is not against a named demon but against the dread of losing one another. By choosing to face their fears together, the Warrens demonstrate that love and family are the strongest weapons against any darkness, and they leave the door open for their legacy to continue through Judy and Tony.

Last Updated: September 15, 2025 at 10:29