Most blog reviews agree that while Annabelle has effective jump scares, it lacks the depth and atmosphere established by James Wan in the original film. Is it Based on a True Story?
The story follows a young expectant couple, Mia (Annabelle Wallis) and John Form (Ward Horton), who experience a terrifying home invasion by satanic cultists. During the attack, a cult member dies while holding a vintage porcelain doll, transferring a demonic presence into it. The haunting follows the couple to a new apartment in Pasadena, specifically targeting their newborn daughter, Leah . Critical Consensus & Blog Highlights Annabelle 2014
Alfre Woodard's performance as Evelyn, a bookstore owner with a tragic past who helps the couple, is frequently cited as a high point of the film. Most blog reviews agree that while Annabelle has
Though the film's narrative is fictional , it is inspired by a real-life Raggedy Ann doll investigated by paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren. According to the Warrens, the real doll was haunted by the spirit of a girl named Annabelle Higgins. the real-life one? During the attack, a cult member dies while