Anabel

A vintage doll named Annabelle, in the possession of a young expectant couple, becomes the conduit for a demonic presence. As the evil entity unleashes terror and chaos, the couple desperately seeks a way to stop the malevolent force before it consumes them and their unborn child.

Annabelle received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding it a disappointing spin-off from The Conjuring universe. While some acknowledged its jump scares and atmosphere, most criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on horror tropes.

• Relies too heavily on cheap scares and predictable plotting.
• Fails to capture the chilling atmosphere and effective scares of its predecessor.
• The concept of a possessed doll is undermined by a generic and uninspired execution.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some found the film to be a decent horror flick with effective scares, many felt it was a letdown compared to other films in the genre, citing a weak storyline and excessive reliance on jump scares.

The design of the Annabelle doll in the film is based on a real-life Raggedy Ann doll that is reportedly possessed and kept in a 'haunted objects' museum at the Warren Occult Museum in Connecticut.