That case is widely believed to be: The real story goes deeper than the 2021 film showed. In 1980, 11-year-old David Glatzel was allegedly possessed by 43 demons. The Warrens performed an exorcism. Arne Johnson, David’s sister’s fiancé, challenged the demon to possess him instead. Johnson later killed his landlord, claiming demonic possession — leading to the first U.S. trial using "demonic possession" as a defense.
However, based on official announcements, statements from the filmmakers, and the Warrens' real case files, we can reconstruct the most likely "real story" that will form the basis of the film. Many fans assume Last Rites will revisit the famous 1981 trial of Arne Johnson (already covered in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It , 2021). That is incorrect. Director Michael Chaves and producer James Wan have hinted that Last Rites will focus on the final, most disturbing case the Warrens ever investigated — one they kept secret for decades. the conjuring: last rites real story
First, a crucial clarification: The film is announced as the fourth main installment in The Conjuring series, expected to conclude the franchise centered on Ed and Lorraine Warren. That case is widely believed to be: The