Annabelle

Annabelle

Before the Conjuring, there was Annabelle.

Directed by John R. Leonetti

Produced by Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema

201499 min5.8 / 10

A supernatural horror film centered on demonic possession and an evil doll, built on sustained dread and paranoia rather than graphic violence or deep character work.

A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Annabelle scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Annabelle easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Annabelle end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Annabelle violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Annabelle sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity33

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Annabelle

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Annabelle

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Annabelle, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Annabelle, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Annabelle, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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