Annabelle: Creation

Several years after the tragic death of their young daughter, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a group of orphaned girls into their home. When one of the girls discovers the dollmaker's possessed creation, Annabelle, she and her friends become the targets of the demonic entity.

Annabelle: Creation was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, effective jump scares, and strong performances, particularly from its young cast. Audiences also responded well, appreciating its connection to the wider 'Conjuring' universe and its ability to deliver genuine scares.

• Praised for its effective scares and suspenseful direction.
• Lauded for strong performances from the young cast.
• Considered a significant improvement over its predecessor.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be genuinely frightening and well-crafted, with many appreciating its ability to build tension and deliver satisfying scares. Some noted that while it follows familiar horror tropes, it does so effectively.

Director David F. Sandberg also directed 'Lights Out' (2016), another successful horror film that garnered critical attention before he helmed 'Annabelle: Creation'.