In 2017, the horror genre welcomed another chilling installment in The Conjuring Universe with Annabelle: Creation. Directed by David F. Sandberg, this prequel dives into the terrifying origins of the infamous Annabelle doll, delivering a spine-chilling story that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. This film not only expands on the lore of the haunted doll but also enhances the psychological intensity that fans of supernatural horror crave.
Plot Overview: How It All Began
Annabelle: Creation is set years before the events of the first Annabelle movie, taking us back to the tragic story of a dollmaker named Samuel Mullins (played by Anthony LaPaglia) and his wife Esther (Miranda Otto). The couple is devastated after the loss of their young daughter, Annabelle, in a car accident. In their grief, they attempt to make contact with her spirit, unknowingly inviting a dark force into their lives.
Their once-idyllic farmhouse soon becomes a house of horrors when they welcome a group of orphaned girls and a nun into their home. What seems like a gesture of kindness quickly turns sinister, as the evil spirit they summoned latches onto a doll the dollmaker created in memory of his daughter. The haunting begins, and the demonic presence unleashes chaos, terrorizing the children and anyone who crosses its path.