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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is The Conjuring: Last Rites based on a true story? Meet the real Smurl family that battled a demon in 1986
If you thought The Conjuring: Last Rites was just another popcorn-sprinkled Hollywood horror movie, think again. This spine-chiller is rooted in one of the most infamous real-life hauntings that paranormal power couple Ed and Lorraine Warren ever investigated: the haunting of the Smurl family in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Before the devil made her do it, the Smurl family did It all started innocently enough in 1976. Jack and Janet Smurl moved into a humble duplex with their daughters. Jack's parents lived in the other half. Cute setup, right? Wrong. Things went sideways a decade later in 1985 when a ceiling light fell and gashed their daughter's forehead. From there, it was like Paranormal Activity meets The Exorcist, but in real life. Reality behind the story of the Smurl family The Smurls reported chilling screams, mysterious stinks, and even their German shepherd being hurled across the room like a chew toy. One of the most disturbing claims? Jack said a demonic entity had assaulted him. It was chaos, and the family was desperate. Enter the Warrens—Ed and Lorraine—the ghost-hunting legends who had just wrapped their work on the Amityville horror and were ready for round... whatever. The Warrens jumped in with holy water, crucifixes, and a suitcase full of exorcism gear. Ed told reporters at the time that the temperature dropped 30 degrees, a dark mass appeared, and furniture started going poltergeist-mode. Lorraine, ever the clairvoyant, sensed four entities: a gentle grandma ghost, a little girl with violent vibes, a sad dude who died in the house, and one demon using the rest as puppets. The Conjuring: Last Rites release date Hollywood may have added some spice, but the core story? Totally real. Jack and Janet eventually wrote a book in 1986 titled The Haunted: One Family's Nightmare. A TV movie followed. And now, with Last Rites hitting theatres on 5 September 2025, the Smurl saga is getting the full Conjuring Universe treatment. Jack passed away in 2017, but his daughter Carin still investigates the paranormal. According to her, their story was never about fame, it was about surviving the unexplainable and helping others do the same.
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.
Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The Warrens take on their last and most dangerous case in The Conjuring: Last Rites, watch teaser
Warner Bros recently released the teaser for The Conjuring: Last Rites, which will follow renowned exorcists Ed and Lorraine as they take on their final case. The horror franchise, based on the lives of real-life exorcists Ed Warren and Lorraine Warren, has spanned eight films to date. This upcoming installment is based on the last case the couple handled in their prolific careers. The teaser opens with a scene inside the basement of the Warrens, and Ed warns his visitors against touching anything. You can see several artefacts that they have collected over the years, including the dangerous doll named Annabelle. As the camera pans towards different items, Ed says, 'Everything you see in here is either haunted, cursed or has been used in some ritualistic practices. Nothing's a toy, not even the toys.' Watch | Stick trailer: Owen Wilson seeks redemption through young prodigy in sports comedy series As the teaser proceeds, Ed talks about dealing with over thousand cases and how all of them were different. As the new family in question is introduced, Ed says, 'Anything can happen, and most likely anything will happen,' as we see another possessed toy. The Warrens seem to be talking about the case to someone who is interested in the story, and the movie will most likely be in the form of memories of that particular case. This becomes more apparent as we see a tape recorder starting up and cameras being pointed at a couple who seem to look like the Warrens, but older. There is a montage of different entities terrorising people, as Lorraine's voice is heard (presumably over the phone), and she says, 'Ed, something has changed; something is different,' and then we see her drop a locket into a sink filled with blood, and quickly the blood starts filling up the entire room. As we see more horrifying visuals, a message appears on the screen which reads, 'Discover why this case was their last.' The Conjuring: Last Rites, which is releasing on September 5, will be helmed by Michael Chavez, who has directed films like The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), Nun 2 (2023) and The Curse of La Llorna (2019).
