The Conjuring: Last Rites | Bridal Showcase Stunt
A terrifying live stunt brings The Conjuring: Last Rites to life.
To promote The Conjuring: Last Rites, Warner Bros. invited unsuspecting shoppers to an autumn bridal showcase and filmed their reactions. The stunt video was released on 27 August 2025, just before the film opened in US cinemas on 5 September 2025. In the UK, the film is now streaming on HBO Max, NOW and Sky Go. Below you will find the stunt, why a wedding fits this film and how to watch it.
The bridal showcase stunt at a glance
| What | A prank on unsuspecting shoppers at a bridal showcase |
|---|---|
| Made by | Warner Bros. |
| Released | 27 August 2025 |
| Tagline | “A wedding dress to die for” |
| Film | The Conjuring: Last Rites, in US cinemas from 5 September 2025 |
| Where to watch the film in the UK | HBO Max, NOW and Sky Go, or buy digitally |
Why a wedding?
Weddings matter in this film. Last Rites follows Ed and Lorraine Warren’s daughter Judy, now grown up and engaged to Tony Spera, and it ends with her wedding. The stunt plays on that idea, with shoppers invited to look at wedding dresses under the tagline “a wedding dress to die for”.
What is The Conjuring: Last Rites about?
The film is based on the real investigation of the Smurl haunting. In 1986 the Smurl family moves into a house in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, and the haunting that follows draws in the Warrens for one more case. Directed by Michael Chaves, it is the ninth film in the Conjuring series and is described as Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s last outing as the Warrens.
It became the highest-grossing film in the series, with about $499 million worldwide. A prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, is set for 10 September 2027.
Who is in the cast?
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Vera Farmiga | Lorraine Warren |
| Patrick Wilson | Ed Warren |
| Mia Tomlinson | Judy Warren |
| Ben Hardy | Tony Spera |
| Rebecca Calder | Janet Smurl |
How to watch The Conjuring: Last Rites in the UK
- Open HBO Max, NOW or Sky Go and search for The Conjuring: Last Rites.
- Without a subscription, you can buy it from Apple TV, Amazon, Rakuten TV or Sky Store.
- The bridal showcase stunt is free on YouTube, embedded above.
Questions people ask about The Conjuring: Last Rites
What was the Conjuring bridal showcase stunt?
A promotion by Warner Bros. Unsuspecting shoppers were invited to an autumn bridal showcase, and their reactions were filmed for the video above.
Is Last Rites the final Conjuring film?
It is described as the last film with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the Warrens, but a prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, is due on 10 September 2027.
Is The Conjuring: Last Rites based on a true story?
It is based on the Warrens’ investigation of the Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.
Where can I watch it in the UK?
On HBO Max, NOW and Sky Go, or buy it digitally.
More Conjuring on Hollywood Box
- The full trailer: The Conjuring: Last Rites official trailer
- The first look: The Conjuring: Last Rites teaser
- Behind the scenes: The Warrens’ darkest chapter featurette
- Another scare prank: Until Dawn scare prank
Sources
- Warner Bros. on YouTube (the stunt and its description)
- Wikipedia: The Conjuring: Last Rites (plot, release, box office, prequel)
- The Movie Database: The Conjuring: Last Rites (cast, UK availability)
Updated 5 October 2026 by the Hollywood Box team.
