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Annabelle (2014) is a serviceably spooky, if somewhat formulaic, prequel to The Conjuring that provides a solid "popcorn horror" experience without reinventing the genre. While it lacks the emotional depth of its predecessor, it succeeds in creating several standout, nightmare-inducing sequences.
And just like that, a blood pact is sealed. The cultist’s spirit (a devotee of a demon named "The Malthusian") isn't interested in the living. It wants a soul. And it sets its sights on Mia’s newborn daughter. Annabelle 1
- A newspaper clipping mentioning the Perron family (the focus of The Conjuring).
- The priest from The Conjuring, Father Gordon, providing spiritual counsel.
- The final scene directly mirroring the opening of The Conjuring, where the Warrens explain to a nurse that the doll is "just a vessel."
