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This film is a prequel and a spin-off from the film The Conjuring. In the 1970's, Mia and John Gordon are preparing for their first child is Santa Monica, California. As a gift, John gives Mia a rare and unique doll for the baby's room. Shortly after, the people who murdered their neighbors entered theirs house. One of the assailants (Annabelle Higgins) manages to enchant the doll with evil. Even after Mia and John move, strange events continue to occur around the doll.
This film was directed by John R. Leonetti. This film is more of a spin-off than it is a prequel. There is only a few references to its predecessor. This story is a statement about the changing of an era. It shows how the culture was changing for the worse. This film offers a more detailed explanation about the infamous doll that appeared in The Conjuring film. This origin story shows how it was created and briefly explains what it is. Although, this film could've remained as a success with only a powerful ghost attached to it. The addition of a demon seems like over kill. There has been talk of making sequels to this film, which would be difficult due to the films ending. Unless they were to reveal the exorcism of the doll. Much of this film scares and chills feels taken from other popular supernatural horror films. But the jump scares do work with very minimal special effects. What is awesome to witness is how scary the doll is when it barely moves. There is very little gore in this film-since it relies more on its jump scares. This film begs the question: Why would anyone want to own a creepy doll? Annabelle Wallis played the role of Mia Gordon. She served a purpose for the film, but her performance feel flat most of the time. Ward Horton played the role of John Gordon. For the brief time that he was on screen, he was decent. Alfre Woodard played the role of Evelyn. It is unfortunate that he performance was also flat, because she is a talented performer.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It is a good horror film that offers several jump scares, and a few chilling sequences.
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