Annabelle

After moving into a new home, Mia and John Form are hoping for a peaceful start with their growing family. Their optimism shatters when their house is broken into by a satanic cult, leaving behind a chilling omen and a vintage doll that seems to move on its own. What begins as strange noises and eerie coincidences soon feels personal as the doll appears to target the couple and their infant. They seek advice from a cautious priest and a dedicated nurse, only to discover that the danger might be linked to an ancient malevolence rather than any ordinary threat. The film builds creeping dread from familiar spaces and everyday routines, turning a homey setting into a house of fear.

Directed by John R. Leonetti, the 2014 installment expands the Conjuring universe. Gary Dauberman wrote the screenplay, building a standalone fear story around the iconic haunted doll that fans know from the Warrens' world, with a focus on claustrophobic tension.

Box office figures are not provided in the materials above, so no precise worldwide gross or budget can be stated here. The movie was released to theaters during the horror revival, appealing to fans of the Conjuring universe and franchises.

Annabelle has become a recognizable emblem in modern horror and a fixture of the Conjuring franchise. The doll’s unnerving silhouette has influenced pop culture imagery, appearing in memes and merchandise, and it helped popularize a trend of cursed object lore in contemporary fright films. Its legacy lingers across the franchise.

Critical responses were mixed, with praise for atmosphere and production design but some observers felt it offered familiar scares. The film foregrounds how fear can creep through ordinary spaces and probes the vulnerabilities of parents when protecting a child against unseen forces. Themes of intrusion and parental protection resonate deeply.