Review of Annabelle (2014) by Jake A — 14 Aug 2017
Pretty typical modern horror film. This movie is sure to entertain anyone who liked The Conjuring, or anyone who enjoys cheesy horror flicks or creepy doll movies in general. However, in terms of substance, this movie is nothing horror fans have not already seen.
The scares fit the stereotype of most modern horror movies in the 21st century--that is: jump scares. And while the jump scares do get somewhat tiresome, some of them may send a shiver or two down your spine thanks the movie's occasional success in achieving spaces that are dark, claustrophobic, and quite creepy.
Still, though, it is because this movie has little to offer other than jump scares that it is not as memorable as The Conjuring which focused more on scaring the audience through its bleak, unnerving atmosphere and well-crafted storyline.
The most frightening element of this loose prequel to The Conjuring is that the Annabelle doll is real (a Raggedy Ann doll now in the possession of the Warrens). Otherwise, the movie really doesn't have anything to offer.
It's fun to go see or rent once, but that's about it.
This review of Annabelle (2014) was written by Jake A on 14 Aug 2017.
Annabelle has generally received mixed reviews.
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