Annabelle: Creation is a prequel to Annabelle, itself a prequel to The Conjuring. It expands on how the evil doll we first saw in James Wan's original movie came to be possessed, starting out with a car accident in 1946, before moving into an orphanage in 1958, where it gets good.

How are the Annabelle movies connected?

Annabelle is set a mere four years before The Conjuring and it follows Mia and John Form, two fresh parents who unfortunately come in contact with the doll who's eager for a human host. It's worth pointing out that Annabelle begins with the death of Annabelle Higgins, aka Janice from Annabelle: Creation.

What is the story behind Annabelle's creation?

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.

How is Annabelle connected to The Conjuring House?

The through-line between the first two Annabelle films and The Conjuring is the doll itself. It first appeared at the start of The Conjuring when demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren were giving a lecture to college students about how they came into possession of the Annabelle doll.

Should you watch Annabelle before Annabelle: Creation?

Annabelle: Creation (1943/1952/1955/1967)

Annabelle: Creation is the prequel to Annabelle, which was also a prequel to The Conjuring. The film tells the story of how the demonic doll was created and became possessed. It all began with a car accident in 1943. This is probably the better of the three Annabelle movies.

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Can I skip Annabelle: Creation?

You can skip the first one, and you definitely should skip it. The movie is a train wreck. Since this movie is a prequel to the previously released Annabelle movie, the end of Creation (fake spoiler alert because this isn't actually a spoiler because it's super obvious) leads into the other Annabelle movie.

What is the correct order for the Annabelle movies?

Who is Annabelle possessed by?

According to the Warrens, a student nurse was given the doll in 1970. They said that the doll behaved strangely, and that a psychic medium told the student that the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a deceased girl named "Annabelle".

How is The Nun connected to Lorraine?

However, the movie reveals that Sister Irene and Lorraine Warren are from the same bloodline. This was revealed when the movie explored Sister Irene's heritage, and it showed she is a descendant of Saint Lucy. She then has visions of people in Saint Lucy's bloodline, and one of those people was Lorraine Warren.

What does the real Annabelle doll look like?

In real life, the Annabelle doll is not wide-eyed and made of porcelain. It's actually an innocent-looking Raggedy Ann doll.

What is the scariest scene in Annabelle: Creation?

The Staircase (Annabelle: Creation)

One of the scariest sequences in the film comes when Janice confronts a demon.

Why is Annabelle: Creation so scary?

Expect lots of scary stuff, including a creepy doll, demons, ghosts, scary sounds, and objects and people suddenly moving. Characters die, and there are gory wounds and/or bodily injuries: A woman's body is torn in half, and she's hung on a wall.

How much is the real Annabelle doll worth?

Fun fact, this is the real Annabelle doll. She is valued at around 2 million dollars, but the current owner (protégé of Ed & Lorraine Warren) will not sell due to how dangerous she is. Terrible things have happened to the people who have simply touched her. Alright, bed time!

What part of Annabelle creation is true?

Nothing about the story in Annabelle is based on real events — John and Mia are fictional characters. The films are, however, based on the real Annabelle doll, a normal-looking Raggedy Ann Doll with no porcelain, like in the film.

Is Annabelle and Annabelle creation the same?

Annabelle: Creation is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by David F. Sandberg, written by Gary Dauberman and produced by Peter Safran and James Wan. It is a prequel to 2014's Annabelle and the fourth installment in The Conjuring Universe franchise.

Is the Annabelle doll real?

Annabelle is a real doll. It's a large Raggedy-Ann doll in a glass case in the collection of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Is The Nun supposed to be Lorraine?

That never seemed to make total sense given what has been established about Lorraine in the series. However, The Nun 2 has now confirmed that even though they're not the same person, the two characters are related.

Why is The Nun and Annabelle connected?

Sister Irene and Lorraine Warren are revealed to be part of the same bloodline, explaining why both characters are targeted by demons like Valak and Annabelle. The characters played by Taissa and Vera Farmiga are also related in the franchise.

Why didn't sister Irene burn?

But Valak is a powerful foe and won't be stopped so easily. A terrifying showdown between good and evil ensues during which Valak ends up with the eyes and uses their power to lift Irene into the air and set her aflame. But Irene won't burn, revealing that she is also a descendant of St. Lucy.

What is Annabelle's demon name?

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Even though Malthus is not often seen, he is the spirit in The Conjuring Universe who links to the scariest doll there. Though Malthus is the series antagonist, few fans actually know who he is, and only encounter his name once during the series.

What did the Annabelle doll do in real life?

According to the well-known paranormal investigators, the doll is responsible for two near-death experiences, one fatal accident, and a string of demonic activities that lasted some 30 years. The first of these infamous hauntings can allegedly be traced back to 1970, when Annabelle was brand new.

What does the Annabelle tattoo mean?

These tattoos typically depict the eerie doll with its signature features such as large, haunting eyes, cracked porcelain skin, and a Victorian-era dress. The tattoo represents a love for horror movies, a fascination with creepy or supernatural elements, or a connection to the fictional character.

What year is Annabelle set in?

The film actually begins with an opening car accident salvo, set in 1943, before the bulk of the action takes place in 1955 at a children's orphanage where the chilling Annabelle runs riot (not literally).

How is La Llorona connected to The Conjuring?

The Curse of La Llorona isn't actually a part of The Conjuring Universe despite its two Annabelle-related cameos, says director Michael Chaves. It only became known as the eighth installment in the hit horror franchise, apparently, because of a presenter's unfortunate misunderstanding at a film festival.

Is The Nun based on a true story?

Summary. The Nun II's story takes inspiration from a real life legend. While the movie takes liberties with its real inspirations, it builds a connection between Irene and Lorraine Warren. The Conjuring Universe still has stories to tell but The Nun II's real inspiration revealed a key piece of the puzzle.