Twelve years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll-maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, where they become the target o... Read allTwelve years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll-maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, where they become the target of the doll-maker's possessed creation, Annabelle.Twelve years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll-maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, where they become the target of the doll-maker's possessed creation, Annabelle.
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- 1 win & 8 nominations total
Talitha Eliana Bateman
- Janice
- (as Talitha Bateman)
Grace Caroline Currey
- Carol
- (as Grace Fulton)
Jessie Giacomazzi
- Demon Bee
- (voice)
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Annabelle: Creation' enhances the original with better scares and atmosphere. Praised for its Gothic setting, stylish visuals, and effective suspense, the film's young cast delivers strong performances. However, some find the dialogue weak, the plot predictable, and certain elements illogical. Despite these flaws, it's a solid addition to The Conjuring universe, offering a more engaging experience. David F. Sandberg's direction is commended, though comparisons to James Wan's work are common.
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solid horror moves
The Mullins (Anthony LaPaglia, Miranda Otto) suffer a tragedy when the daughter Bee is hit by a passing car. Twelve years later, they open their home to abandoned girls. Janice is handicap and Linda is her best friend. There are four other girls and Sister Charlotte. Their world is turned upside down after Janice finds the doll Annabelle locked in the closet.
This is a nicely made horror movie. It has nice set pieces and individual scenes. The doll and the entity serve as nice horror villains. Whether I like or love this depends on the girls. The young actresses are fine but the characters need more individuality to stand out. Janice and Linda are the main lead. While they have more screen time, they should be given even more. One of them should be in every scene. The horrors are too scattered among the girls. It would be more horrifying if Janice and Linda suffered while the others disbelieve. That should hold out as long as possible. The other girls lack individuality which make them too much like cannon fodder. I do grow to care for the girls but it should happen sooner. Overall, it's better most horrors and it's well executed.
This is a nicely made horror movie. It has nice set pieces and individual scenes. The doll and the entity serve as nice horror villains. Whether I like or love this depends on the girls. The young actresses are fine but the characters need more individuality to stand out. Janice and Linda are the main lead. While they have more screen time, they should be given even more. One of them should be in every scene. The horrors are too scattered among the girls. It would be more horrifying if Janice and Linda suffered while the others disbelieve. That should hold out as long as possible. The other girls lack individuality which make them too much like cannon fodder. I do grow to care for the girls but it should happen sooner. Overall, it's better most horrors and it's well executed.
Scariest Scary Movie I've Seen in a Long Time
This movie is th scariest scary movie I've seen in SUCH A LONG TIME! It's better and scary than the first one with a better story line and twist.
I was not expecting this movie to be this good!
Supernatural horror plenty of weird phenomena and creepy events when a terrible doll is awakened
The film starts with a happy family formed by a Doll manufacturer Samuel Mullins his wife Esther and their daughter Bee , until an unfortunate accident takes place. Twelve years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll-maker (Anthony LaPaglia) and his wife (Miranda Otto) welcome a nun (Stephanie Sigman) and several little girls (Samara Lee, Lulu Wilson, Eliana Bateman, ...) from a shuttered orphanage into their home , where they become the target of the doll-maker's possessed creation, Annabelle, an evil spirit trapped in a doll . Eerie events in which some little girls start to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll and other ghastly appearances , who violently attack them . Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind. Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc . The Next Chapter In The Conjuring Universe . You don't know the real story. Welcome to the home of The Conjuring Universe. Possess them all . Don't go alone . Before The Conjuring there was Annabelle.
This is a fantasy movie that contains restless horror as the doomed doll kept in an exorcited room with warning signs is escaping , then horror emerges and threatening beings attack . Third movie in the Annabelle film series and eighth in The Conjuring Universe . This is the prequel to Anabelle (2014) based on characters created by Gary Dauberman and blending in the Conjuring universe , in fact it takes place at a countryhouse after a terrrible accident and the subsequent apperance of the eerie doll Annabelle. Tension , creepy atmosphere , genuine chills , suspense are continued and appearing lurking and menacing into, dining room , stairs , hallway , rooms and at a stable with a horrible scarecrow included . Great loads of screams , shocks , exploitation and terror abound with the usual poltergeister phenomena caused by the weird ghosts . It's recreated with magnificent make-up and high grade plethora special effects which are frightening and horrifying the spectator when some little girls begin to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after escaping from a locked room . Stars unknown little actresses , exception for veterans Anthony LaPaglia and Miranda Otto who appear secondarily at the movie , the remaining main cast are hardly ever known , they're kiddies with brief careers but giving passable interpretations . It displays eerie musical score by composer Benjamin Wallfisch creating a spooky and sinister atmosphere. Likewise, dark as well atmospheric cinematography by cameraman Maxime Alexandrre.
The motion picture well produced by Hamada and James Wan , saga's usual , being well directed David F. Sandberg . It belongs to Annabele trilogy formed by ¨Annabelle¨ (2014) by John R Leonetti with Annabelle Wallis , Tony Amendola , Alfre Woodard ,Ward Horton ; ¨Annabelle Comes Home¨ (2019) by Gary Dauberman with Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson and this ¨Annabelle : Creation¨ (2017) written by Gary Dauberman . The latter is an American screenwriter who is best known for writing The Conjuring Universe spin-off horror films Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation and The Nun, and co-writing the 2017 film adaptation of It, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. Annabelle: Creation (2017) being original and adequately shot by David F. Sandberg. He is a Swedish film director , a fine craftsman who is known for directing the superhero comedy film ¨Shazam¨¨ and the horror films ¨Lights Out¨ and this ¨Annabelle: Creation¨. David lives on the autism spectrum and he also provided the voice of Mister Mind at the end of Shazam and made several short horror films throughout his career. Rating : 6/10, decent prequel that will appeal to horror buffs and Annabelle saga fans .
This is a fantasy movie that contains restless horror as the doomed doll kept in an exorcited room with warning signs is escaping , then horror emerges and threatening beings attack . Third movie in the Annabelle film series and eighth in The Conjuring Universe . This is the prequel to Anabelle (2014) based on characters created by Gary Dauberman and blending in the Conjuring universe , in fact it takes place at a countryhouse after a terrrible accident and the subsequent apperance of the eerie doll Annabelle. Tension , creepy atmosphere , genuine chills , suspense are continued and appearing lurking and menacing into, dining room , stairs , hallway , rooms and at a stable with a horrible scarecrow included . Great loads of screams , shocks , exploitation and terror abound with the usual poltergeister phenomena caused by the weird ghosts . It's recreated with magnificent make-up and high grade plethora special effects which are frightening and horrifying the spectator when some little girls begin to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after escaping from a locked room . Stars unknown little actresses , exception for veterans Anthony LaPaglia and Miranda Otto who appear secondarily at the movie , the remaining main cast are hardly ever known , they're kiddies with brief careers but giving passable interpretations . It displays eerie musical score by composer Benjamin Wallfisch creating a spooky and sinister atmosphere. Likewise, dark as well atmospheric cinematography by cameraman Maxime Alexandrre.
The motion picture well produced by Hamada and James Wan , saga's usual , being well directed David F. Sandberg . It belongs to Annabele trilogy formed by ¨Annabelle¨ (2014) by John R Leonetti with Annabelle Wallis , Tony Amendola , Alfre Woodard ,Ward Horton ; ¨Annabelle Comes Home¨ (2019) by Gary Dauberman with Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson and this ¨Annabelle : Creation¨ (2017) written by Gary Dauberman . The latter is an American screenwriter who is best known for writing The Conjuring Universe spin-off horror films Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation and The Nun, and co-writing the 2017 film adaptation of It, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. Annabelle: Creation (2017) being original and adequately shot by David F. Sandberg. He is a Swedish film director , a fine craftsman who is known for directing the superhero comedy film ¨Shazam¨¨ and the horror films ¨Lights Out¨ and this ¨Annabelle: Creation¨. David lives on the autism spectrum and he also provided the voice of Mister Mind at the end of Shazam and made several short horror films throughout his career. Rating : 6/10, decent prequel that will appeal to horror buffs and Annabelle saga fans .
Better Than The First
It's nice to watch a horror film where it gets better and better, and this one is going in the right direction.
Great Sequel!
I didn't expect a sequel to a movie I loathed to be watchable, let alone sort of fantastic, but here we are and I'm ready to say that Annabelle: Creation is a surprise in many ways. A lot of the scares work and I got a few chills here and there. Even better, many of the characters are somewhat interesting and easy to root for. I doubt it'll become some classic in the years to come, but I'm almost positive it'll be put on that rare list of movie sequels that are better than the originals.
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Did you know
- TriviaWas associated with a controversial short horror movie contest, in which, Warner Brothers, would legally own the contest winner's idea, for three years (and have the option to develop a full feature film out of it), while only being obligated to compensate the contestant with $100 USD and a chance to meet the director David F. Sandberg (if available).
- Goofs(at around 1h 28 mins) In the barn Carol tightens a powered on incandescent light bulb in its socket with her bare fingers without even flinching. Such a bulb, even a low power one, would have been too hot to touch after having been on for a few minutes as it was in that scene.
- Crazy creditsRight after the end credits, there is a clip inside a dimly lit hall in Romania. You will notice that the candles will go out one by one and then the outline of the "Demon Nun" appears, as a teaser for The Nun (2018).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Film Discussions: Rings and Sadako vs Kayako Film Discussion (2017)
- SoundtracksYou Are My Sunshine
Written by Jimmie Davis
Performed by Charles McDonald
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- Also known as
- Annabelle 2: La creación
- Filming locations
- Simi Valley, California, USA(Mullins's house)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $102,092,201
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $35,006,404
- Aug 13, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $306,592,201
- Runtime
- 1h 49m(109 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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