Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Annabelle: Creation (2017) is a supernatural horror film and the prequel to Annabelle (2014). The story follows the origins of the evil doll Annabelle, beginning with a tragic event. The film is set in the 1950s, where a toymaker named Samuel Mullins and his wife Esther suffer the loss of their young daughter, Bee. Grieving their loss, the Mullins’ invite a group of orphaned girls and a nun into their home.
Among them is a young girl named Janice, who becomes the target of a demonic entity that had been unleashed by the Mullins’ involvement with dark forces.
As the supernatural occurrences escalate, the girls realize that the malevolent spirit has taken possession of the Annabelle doll, which was created by Samuel as a way to cope with his grief.
The doll becomes a vessel for the demon, causing terrifying hauntings and violence within the house. Janice, the most vulnerable of the girls, becomes the focal point of the demonโ€™s wrath, and it is up to the girls to escape the evil forces that have been awakened.
The film explores the origins of the cursed Annabelle doll, offering insights into how it became a vessel for dark forces and setting the stage for the events in the Conjuring universe. Annabelle: Creation combines elements of supernatural horror and psychological tension, with chilling moments and a dark atmosphere, making it a pivotal installment in the Conjuring franchise.