Annabelle: Creation 2017
“You don't know the real story.”
What is Annabelle: Creation?
The film is a prequel to the story of the Annabelle doll. It revolves around a doll maker and his wife who welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 3, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema, The Safran Company
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $306,592,201
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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Overview
The film is a prequel to the story of the Annabelle doll. It revolves around a doll maker and his wife who welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home. Several years have passed since the tragic death of their little girl. The doll maker's creation, Annabelle, becomes the target of the group's attention.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving doll maker's home becomes a nightmare when his cursed creation turns deadly.”
- Provides atmospheric dread
- Expands the backstory of the Annabelle doll
- Runs under two hours
- Relies on familiar haunted‑doll motif
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric horror that expands the backstory of a famous cursed doll.
The film features intense supernatural horror and graphic scares, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Annabelle: Creation a sequel or a prequel?
It is a prequel that explores the origins of the Annabelle doll.
When was the film released?
It opened in the United States on August 11, 2017.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty minutes.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A grieving doll maker and his wife host a nun and orphaned girls, becoming targeted by the possessed Annabelle.
Is the film part of a larger franchise?
Yes, it belongs to The Conjuring Universe.