The Conjuring: Last Rites Director Reacts To Matt Rife Buying The Warren’s House And Annabelle Doll, And I Was Not Expecting His Take

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Occasionally, life can seem so unbelievably absurd it’s as if scripted for a movie, and that’s precisely how I felt when I learned comedian Matt Rife purchased The Warren’s houses and the Annabelle Doll. Incredible as it may sound, this news is indeed accurate. What surprised me even more was the reaction of Michael Chaves, the director of the latest release “The Conjuring: Last Rites“. His response was not what I anticipated.

Chaves isn’t waving a crucifix in response to Matt Rife headlines, but rather presenting an upcoming horror movie idea that seems fitting for the genre. When questioned about the comedian acquiring the former Connecticut home of Ed and Lorraine Warren and becoming the guardian of the Annabelle doll, the director of “The Nun II” shared a concept with Entertainment Weekly, describing it as a potential “Phase 2”. He elaborated on this idea.

The new installment of the [Conjuring] series could potentially pick up where we left off, with him experimenting on those viral samples using each artifact, only for things to take a disastrous turn.

In the second part of the [Conjuring] series, it’s possible that our story continues as he attempts to harness the power of these viral samples and various artifacts, leading to dire consequences.

In early August, Rife declared he had completed the purchase of the Warrens’ home and Occult Museum, which served as the foundation for the successful horror movie series. As a result, the comedian gained legal custody of the haunted artifacts, including Annabelle, reflecting his lifelong fascination with the supernatural. This tangible scenario has sparked Chaves’ creativity: it provides an entry point tailored to today’s social media influencers, weaving the Warrens’ story into contemporary popular culture.

Indeed, Michael Chaves finds it hard to resist the intrigue of turning the haunted artifacts into compelling material. Continuing his thought, he said:

I’m quite apprehensive… I must admit, I am apprehensive. However, as he seems to have the user guide or whatever the ritual guidelines are, I believe everything will turn out alright. Frankly, I am intrigued. I haven’t delved deep enough into it to grasp why he chose to perform that action.

In terms of the franchise timeline, everything seems well-organized. The movie titled “The Conjuring: Last Rites” signifies the possible final appearance of Ed and Lorraine Warren on screen, but the Conjuring Universe of films is designed to accommodate spin-offs and side stories. Chaves’s pitch for a new film revolving around a caretaker capturing brief paranormal encounters with infamous artifacts sounds intriguing. It seems like the kind of biting satire that Zach Cregger, director of Weapons and Barbarian, is known for, and could potentially breathe fresh life into the franchise.

The pitch matches perfectly with the films’ strengths: it combines the suspense of “inspired by real events” with an intense, supernatural escalation. Furthermore, Rife’s guardianship provides a contemporary link to the series, making today’s viral spread of mythology through videos and popular moments an integral part of the narrative itself.

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Michael Chaves’ suggestion might have an element of humor, but if Warner Bros. were to consider it seriously, the idea could potentially hold more merit than it initially seems. Personally, I’ve appreciated some installments of the Conjuring series, but many others haven’t quite hit the mark for me. A fresh direction and new era for this horror franchise would be exciting news for a fan like me.

As of now, we don’t have a clear idea about the franchise’s future moves, except for a series coming up on HBO Max. Until that’s available, you can head to cinemas to watch the latest (and potentially final) movie in theaters – “The Conjuring: Last Rites”. Once it’s out on streaming platforms, HBO Max will have all the franchise films available for streaming.

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2025-09-08 15:40