The Conjuring: Last Rites is bringing the universe to a close (for now, at least) after a decade of providing scares on the screen with the release of the fourth mainline film in The Conjuring series.
As fans prepare to say farewell to Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga's Ed and Lorraine Warren and their depictions of the real-life supernatural cases the Warrens worked on, there are also plenty of people behind the camera who are preparing for an emotional goodbye as well. One of these creatives is director Michael Chaves, who returned to direct Last Rites after directing previous entries in the franchise, including The Curse of La Llorona, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, and The Nun 2.
In an interview with Collider's Perri Nemiroff ahead of Last Rites' release, the director reflects on some behind-the-scenes challenges that were presented in the universe's final chapter, including the decision to cast a younger Ed and Lorraine, a practical mirror room, and getting everyone on board for a Conjuring reunion for a key scene. Chaves also discusses how working on the universe has impacted his career, and how the recent sale of the Warrens' house and museum makes him feel.
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