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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Conjuring: Last Rites - Trailer promises some terrifying 'Smurl Haunting' experience
The eagerly awaited new trailer for The Conjuring: Last Rites has finally dropped, confirming that the film will delve into the chilling real-life case known as the Smurl Haunting . This disturbing series of alleged paranormal events plagued the home of Jack and Janet Smurl in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, for a harrowing fifteen-year period, and the upcoming movie is expected to center around the Warrens' involvement in 1986. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda The Disturbing Claims of the Smurl Family Between 1974 and 1989, the Smurl family recounted a terrifying ordeal of demonic infestation within their residence. Their claims included a barrage of unsettling phenomena, from inexplicable loud noises and foul, pervasive odors to instances of violent physical attacks. The family reported their dog being violently thrown against a wall, their mattresses shaking uncontrollably, and one of their daughters allegedly being pushed down a flight of stairs. Some members of the Smurl family even claimed to have been subjected to physical and sexual harm by the malevolent entity. The Warrens Enter the Investigation by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Remarkable Oscar Outfits Ever Interesticle Undo In 1986, the renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called in to investigate the Smurl's claims. Ed Warren described the entity as a powerful demonic force, noting the presence of chilling cold spots and a menacing dark shadow within the house. He also recounted a chilling message that purportedly appeared on a mirror, demanding that he leave the premises. In their attempts to exorcise the demon, the Warrens employed religious music and prayer. Ed Warren further claimed to have captured audio recordings of the demon manifesting as knocks on the walls. Their investigation into the Smurl Haunting spanned several months, adding another dark chapter to their extensive case files. Public Scrutiny and Differing Explanations The Smurl Haunting garnered significant media attention, drawing various individuals to the case, including not only the Warrens but also clergy members, psychologists, and skeptical investigators. Each group offered differing perspectives on the events, with some suggesting natural or psychological explanations for the family's experiences. The lack of definitive physical evidence led many to question the validity of the supernatural claims. From Haunted House to Book and Screen Intriguingly, the same year that the Warrens initiated their investigation, the Smurl's alleged experiences were chronicled in a book titled The Haunted. This book further amplified the family's claims and the details surrounding the haunting. In 1991, the story was adapted into a made-for-television movie bearing the same title, The Haunted, bringing the Smurl's terrifying narrative to a wider audience. The Conjuring Universe Takes on the Last Rites The upcoming film, The Conjuring: Last Rites, will likely narrow its focus to the intense 1986 investigation led by Ed and Lorraine Warren, rather than attempting to cover the entire fifteen-year span of the alleged haunting. The newly released trailer strongly suggests a dark and unsettling tone, hinting at the terrifying events that unfolded within the Smurl household. Fans of the Conjuring universe can anticipate the chilling exploration of this infamous case when The Conjuring: Last Rites arrives in cinemas on September 5, 2025. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Real story behind final Conjuring film as family 'shared home with four spirits'
The fourth and final instalment of horror movie The Conjuring is set to hit screens in September, and here's the spooky true story behind the tale... It's good and bad news for The Conjuring fans, as it's been announced the fourth movie in the saga will be released this September, however, it's the fourth and final. The Conjuring: Last Rites will feature yet another real life case, investigated by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. A first look trailer was released earlier this week for the final instalment of the film, which is inspired by the real life Smurl Haunting. The final movie is set in 1986, as the pair enter retirement. However, it's not much of a rest for the pair who find themselves brought out of retirement by Janet and Jack Smurl to investigate their house in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. The real life story started in 1973 when the couple moved into a house with their two daughters. However, things stared to take a turn when strange things started happening. Initially, it was only small things such as tools going missing and reappearing. However, things started to get worse when a light fixture fell from the ceiling, cutting their daughter Shannon Smurl on the head. Afterwards, things only started to get worse as the couple claimed to hear blood-curdling screams in their abode. Their dog was also allegedly thrown against the wall, and their daughters pushed down the stairs. Janet also claimed to have been picked up by a presence, while Jack claimed that he was sexually assaulted by a presence. Ed and Lorraine's website states that they "concluded that the Smurls shared their home with four spirits: a harmless elderly woman, a young and possibly violent girl, a man who suffered and died in the home, and a demon that used the other three spirits to destroy the Smurl family." In the chilling trailer, which has racked up over 6 million views in the first 24 hours, fans get a glimpse of the creepy dolls, and even Lorraine is scared, as she can be heard shakily saying: "Ed.... something's changed. Something's different," as blood can be seen pouring all over the kitchen floor. She can then be heard screaming as a voice says: "We've been waiting patiently for you..." Fans are sad to see the saga come to an end, as one commented beneath the trailer: "Watching it in the theatres is the last thing I can do to bid farewell to this amazing series." "Nothing lasts forever... but the impact that James Wan, Patrick Wilson, and Vera Farmiga had on the horror genre will live eternally," penned another, as a third wrote: "The final Conjuring. I never thought I'd see the day. What a franchise."
Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
The Conjuring: Last Rites: See release date and what the new trailer reveals
Smurl Family Reports Paranormal Activity Paranormal Investigators Step In Live Events The Haunted Book New Film Release Date FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A new trailer for The Conjuring: Last Rites has confirmed that the film will explore the Smurl Haunting . This case involved reported paranormal events at a family home in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, over a 15-year period. The film is expected to focus on the year 1986, when the Warrens became 1974 and 1989, Jack and Janet Smurl claimed that a demon haunted their home. They said it created loud sounds and strong odors. It was also accused of physical violence. The family reported their dog was thrown into a wall. Their mattress was said to shake. One of their daughters was allegedly pushed down stairs. Some family members said they were physically and sexually harmed by the 1986, Ed and Lorraine Warren joined the investigation. Ed said the demon was strong. He also described cold air and a dark shadow inside the house. At one point, a message appeared on a mirror telling him to leave. The Warrens used religious music and prayers to attempt to remove the demon. Ed claimed he recorded the demon knocking on walls. Their investigation continued for several case received wide attention. Along with the Warrens, clergy, psychologists, and skeptics also visited the home. Each group gave different views on what might be happening. Some believed the events had natural or psychological the same year the Warrens investigated, the Smurl story was turned into a book titled The Haunted. A made-for-TV movie with the same title came out in 1991. These earlier retellings shared the family's claims and the events surrounding new film will likely focus on the 1986 investigation, rather than the full 15-year timeline. The trailer hints at a dark tone. The movie will be released in cinemas on September 5, Smurl Haunting refers to a family's claim of living with a demon from 1974 to 1989 in and Lorraine Warren investigated in 1986, along with clergy, psychologists, and skeptics.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Time of India
The Conjuring: Last Rites: See release date and what the new trailer reveals
A new trailer for The Conjuring: Last Rites has confirmed that the film will explore the Smurl Haunting . This case involved reported paranormal events at a family home in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, over a 15-year period. The film is expected to focus on the year 1986, when the Warrens became involved. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures Smurl Family Reports Paranormal Activity Between 1974 and 1989, Jack and Janet Smurl claimed that a demon haunted their home. They said it created loud sounds and strong odors. It was also accused of physical violence. The family reported their dog was thrown into a wall. Their mattress was said to shake. One of their daughters was allegedly pushed down stairs. Some family members said they were physically and sexually harmed by the entity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo Paranormal Investigators Step In In 1986, Ed and Lorraine Warren joined the investigation. Ed said the demon was strong. He also described cold air and a dark shadow inside the house. At one point, a message appeared on a mirror telling him to leave. The Warrens used religious music and prayers to attempt to remove the demon. Ed claimed he recorded the demon knocking on walls. Their investigation continued for several months. The case received wide attention. Along with the Warrens, clergy, psychologists, and skeptics also visited the home. Each group gave different views on what might be happening. Some believed the events had natural or psychological causes. Live Events Also Read: Chicago PD Season 12: When will next episode release? Here's Episode 21 air date, time, storyline, episode schedule and where to watch The Haunted Book In the same year the Warrens investigated, the Smurl story was turned into a book titled The Haunted. A made-for-TV movie with the same title came out in 1991. These earlier retellings shared the family's claims and the events surrounding them. New Film Release Date The new film will likely focus on the 1986 investigation, rather than the full 15-year timeline. The trailer hints at a dark tone. The movie will be released in cinemas on September 5, 2025. FAQs What is the Smurl Haunting? The Smurl Haunting refers to a family's claim of living with a demon from 1974 to 1989 in Pennsylvania. Who investigated the Smurl Haunting? Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated in 1986, along with clergy, psychologists, and skeptics.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside chilling TRUE story that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites as first trailer for fourth film hits web
The fourth and final installment of the beloved Conjuring movies is coming in September... and horror fans will be thrilled to know it is based off a chilling true story. Warner Bros. unveiled the first look at the movie, called The Conjuring: Last Rites, on Thursday, and boy, does it look like it's going to be a wild ride. The horror flick is set to showcase another famous case that paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren - played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga - took on during their decades-long career. In the trailer, Ed and Lorraine explain that they have decided to put an end to their ghost hunting and retire - but when a desperate couple claiming that a demon is terrorizing their family comes begging for help, they agree to help out one last time. It turns out, the film was inspired by the harrowing Smurl haunting, which wreaked havoc on a small town in Pennsylvania in late 1970s and early 1980s. Jack and Janet Smurl moved into a stunning duplex home in the charming town of West Pittston, Pennsylvania, in 1973 with their two young daughters. But soon after arriving, the couple claimed that strange things started happening. They alleged that they started hearing loud bangs and smelling weird odors around the house. They claimed that things continuously worsened as time went on: their possessions began moving on their own, and things soon turned violent. They alleged that a force threw their dog against a wall and pushed one of their daughters down the stairs. Jack even claimed that he was sexually assaulted by the entity - which they believed to be a demon. 'A light fixture fell from the ceiling, cutting one of the daughters on impact. The family dog was thrown against the wall,' read a description of the events on the website of Ed and Lorraine's organization, which is now run by their daughter and son-in-law. 'Janet said she was picked up by an invisible presence, dangling some six feet in the air, and then tossed across the room. 'Jack claimed a succubus (female demon) entered the living room and raped him while a baseball game played on the TV. 'Even neighbors reported hearing screams from the house while the family was out.' In 1986, the couple called the Warrens in for help. They also went public with their story, which earned them immense media attention. According to reports, Ed told newspapers at the time that he witnessed furniture moving and saw 'dark shadows' during his visits to the house. The Smurl's alleged that the 'demon' threw their dog against a wall and pushed one of their daughters down the stairs. The family is seen in The Conjuring: Last Rites Ed and Lorraine's website states that after their investigation, they ultimately 'concluded that the Smurls shared their home with four spirits.' Stills from The Conjuring trailer are seen He also claimed that he felt a sudden drop in temperature and that the 'demon' left a message on the mirror that said 'get out.' Ed and Lorraine's website states that after their investigation, they ultimately 'concluded that the Smurls shared their home with four spirits: a harmless elderly woman, a young and possibly violent girl, a man who suffered and died in the home, and a demon that used the other three spirits to destroy the Smurl family.' Together, the Smurls and the Warrens teamed up to write a book about their experiences in the home, entitled The Haunted, which was later turned into a movie of the same name. In the end, the Smurls moved out of the home and a woman named Debra Owens bought it, and she claimed she 'never encountered anything supernatural while living there.' In The Conjuring: Last Rites, Janet and Jack will be played by Rebecca Calder and Elliot Cowan respectively. The film is set to hit theaters on September 5, 2025.
