The Conjuring: Last Rites has stormed into theaters and, according to estimates, scored a devilish $75+million at the box office in its very first weekend. That’s not just impressive but it also makes the film the number one horror release of the year, right out of the gate.
Move over SINNERS.. and hold the WEAPONS.. there is a new crown as the genre’s breakout hit. But with Last Rites arriving at the start of September, just as cooler air and autumn vibes start to set in, maybe the timing played a role? Did the movie ride that seasonal wave, or does it truly have the staying power to compete long-term with the biggest names of the year? Week two will tell.
Deadline said that a big slice of the audience included women and Hispanic men and women, a demographic pull that may be connected to the movie’s religious themes and the enduring cultural fascination with faith, demons, and exorcisms.
For now, all eyes are on whether those opening-weekend chills turn into a sustained scream at the box office. But one thing is certain: thanks to Ed and Lorraine Warren’s legacy, The Conjuring franchise still knows how to scare up big numbers.
Actually.. thank you West Pittston and the Smurl Family!! Credit where credit is deserved!
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