The Conjuring: Last Rites breaks Phl box office records

Horror fans all over the Philippines braved the witching hour on September 3 to catch the very first showing of “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” setting a new record for highest-grossing midnight screening for any movie in the country -- a fitting tribute to Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who are back on the big screen for one last time as real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

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Rated R-16, “Last Rites” has also broken the record for biggest opening for an R-16 movie, previously held by “Final Destination Bloodlines.” This latest installment in the Conjuring franchise now also holds the record for biggest opening day for a horror film of all time in the Philippines, and currently has the second highest-grossing opening day for any movie this year.

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” is the ninth entry in the more than $2 billion theatrical Conjuring universe and is the farewell installment in the fan-favorite horror movie series.