Annabelle: Creation: The Doll with a Direct Line to Hell #28

This week, Richard and Angeles unlock the sinister secrets behind Annabelle: Creation (2017)—a prequel that surprised fans by proving that not all Conjuring spin-offs are cursed.

We break down this creepy chapter of the Conjuring Universe scene by scene, from its emotionally charged opening to its nail-biting finale. With strong performances, chilling atmosphere, and some of the most terrifying doll moments since Chucky, we dig into how Annabelle: Creation manages to be one of the franchise’s best.

🪆 In this episode:

• Full breakdown of Annabelle: Creation (2017)

• The evolution of the Annabelle character across the franchise

• What works (and what drags) in haunted doll horror

• How director David F. Sandberg brought tension and dread to a familiar tale

• Viana’s Review Corner – Her teen take on possessed dolls and nun-led orphans

• Spoof Ad: Shelby’s Craft Corner – For DIY projects that definitely don’t involve summoning spirits (wink)

From basement horrors to airborne scares, this film proves you can breathe new life into an origin story—even if it’s the life of a demon.

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