The Conjuring Last Rites Interview– Warren’s Grandson | Annabelle, Ed and Lorraine Warren, Matt Rife

09/09/2025 23 min

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Chris McKinnell, grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren, joins Reel Appreciation for an exclusive interview ahead of The Conjuring: Last Rites. We dive into his experiences working with the Warrens, the real Annabelle doll, and chilling stories from the paranormal cases that inspired the Conjuring Universe.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 INTRO01:20 - The Warrens story that still gives Chris chills03:20 - The Conjuring movies not being fully accurate compared to the Warren legacy05:03 - How Chris balances his grandparents legacy and his own06:56 - From homelessness to hope 09:02 - Are there Warren stories that will never be told?10:22 - The truth about Annabelle 14:15 - Thoughts on Matt Rife now owning Annabelle 16:07 - Thoughts on if Dan Rivera was affected by Annabelle17:27 - How Chris protects his mental health19:40 - Three things Chris is grateful for20:43 - Reach out to Chris!21:47 - OutroHosts David Clair-Bennett & Maria Elizabeth Darnell ask Chris about Matt Rife’s recent Annabelle purchase, his thoughts on The Conjuring: Last Rites finale, The Nun, and how true events shaped some of horror’s most iconic films.If you’re a fan of the Conjuring movies, true haunting stories, or the Warren family legacy, this episode is packed with rare insights.#TheConjuringLastRites #WarrenFamily #Annabelle #ConjuringMovies #HorrorCommunity #TrueHaunting #ParanormalInterview #TheNun #EdandLorraineWarren #mattrife

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