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cdougallAug 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Annabelle Comes Home is a frustrating movie for me and a big disappointment compared to it’s predecessor. The writing, directing and story really lack the finesse that they had in Creation and the acting doesn’t really do too much to get around this. The entire movie revolves around character curiosity and stupidity which makes this movie feel really inconsequential with regards to both the franchise and the Conjuring universe at large. ACH didn’t need to happen and only happened because of the actions of one character in the movie, which makes it feel like it was just made just to get some money out of fans of the previous two movies and the Conjuring universe. The film doesn’t progress the storyline of the franchise or universe and only ties into the other movies at one moment that doesn’t add much to the movie or the story. The worst part is that even the scares themselves aren’t too good; they’re really cliche and are jump scares for the most part, so the horror in this movie is pretty boring and uninteresting which makes a lot of it feel like a drag. There is a cheesy romance plot that attempts to distract from the scary stuff but more succeeds in making the film cringey and awkward at times, a not nice juxtaposition to the so-so horror that dominates the rest of the movie. The acting is ok but nothing special and doesn’t add much emotion or depth to the movie and makes a lot of the dialogue and interactions fairly uninteresting. There are a few redeeming qualities, though. The end is decent and “sweet” in a way I didn’t expect, wraps the movie up nicely, and manages to contain some lessons for the viewers and characters. Those lessons are cliche and generic, but they are still important lessons about life and how to not cause really bad situations, so the movie does attempt to redeem itself from the boredom that dominates a lot of it and tries to prevent situations like ACH from happening again in the franchise. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, although they’re not in a lot of the movie, are welcome faces and highlights in the parts of the movie that they’re in and yet again do a great job portraying Ed and Lorraine Warren. It’s nice to see them in parent and mentoring rather than paranormal investigator roles; it’s a breath of fresh air and a nice part of this movie. Overall, while ACH does have a few good things in it, for the most part it’s a big letdown from its predecessor and is a bit boring and unengaging.… Expand

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amheretojudgeJun 27, 2019

The franchise has been through a lot of ups and downs, and this is up there, I am exhausted and thrilled and properly conjured by the Universe.

Anabelle Comes Home Dauberman has wisely left his signature business out of this house. As aThe franchise has been through a lot of ups and downs, and this is up there, I am exhausted and thrilled and properly conjured by the Universe.

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Dauberman has wisely left his signature business out of this house. As a result, the Conjuring Universe finds its not-only-stable but one brisky tale that comes with a caution of "brace yourself" after a long time. This franchise fascinates me. Let me put it that way simply. For somehow within its flaws and incompetency, this series contradicts itself perpetually. And there is something honestly raw and ambitious about it. Just like those so called spirits, a chapter every now and then pops up with a tremendous strength and manages to take all the attention for granted resulting into a mano-y-mano experience of western style filmmaking in the end.

And that is why, the high points of the series, the good chapters, are the one that can be related personally by the viewers. Not by the characters, for somehow every installment always ends up maniacally breaking the most closest relations of the characters. And this one stands tall in that matter. The formula is so simple and yet so effective. The pseudo reaction to the infamous Warren couple's (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson) work casts a muttering inexpressible and unnoticeable impact on their daughter- which is exaggerated smarty by introducing this chapter- Judy Warren played powerfully by McKenna Grace.

I don't know how to express Grace, but let me try starting by the crux of the Universe that ignited all this fandom, Farmiga. And I am a part of it. Farmiga is my kryptonite. I accept it gracefully. Not because I hold Jason Reitman's Up In The Air, dearly, but in fact it came from this very role of hers. My mother says her behaviour is bizarrely similar to my grandmother, whom I never met. And the way she sees those dead beings through and through like some transparent being- irony!- no one in the franchise has managed to embody that emotionally welcoming firmness.

Grace glances at those no-good doers with the same sharpness. She lacks the humility and pain in her looks but it fits in perfectly, since she is inexperienced and new to the field. This is why I would lean towards all the assumptions made in the franchise with enthusiasm and gullibility. The Universe that curses and creates and conjures, there is not a single scratch on the real life based characters that it whispers about. Their behaviour, language and characteristics speaks more about this demonic world than any of the cases ever could. Ergo, the franchise despite taking lethal blows, enters the 12th round every night.

Also, I wonder why the live screen time feels more personal and easily adaptable than your average narration. I mean, every now and then it does and has to strain. And it does here, too. But I don't mind it. Not the build up nor the anticipation of the screams and gasps. I respect the teasing game especially when it doesn't reveal its trump card. And after this franchise, I can understand that even ignorance is a part of the game. Anabelle Comes Home with the best gift wrapped around her tiny wooden cold hands, it is everything you dream of, every nightmare.… Expand

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GinaKJun 26, 2019

I can’t really call this a bad film, but it was disappointing because there was so little of the original actors and so much of their daughter and her teenage friends and their annoying preoccupations. That said, these were better teen actorsI can’t really call this a bad film, but it was disappointing because there was so little of the original actors and so much of their daughter and her teenage friends and their annoying preoccupations. That said, these were better teen actors than usual although what they were up to most of the time was not what horror fans are interested in (e.g., baking a birthday cake). This franchise is still well done, but it is turning away from horror and towards teen angst, so true horror fans may want to avoid the inevitable “next one.”… Expand

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JLuis_001Jul 1, 2019

Since The Conjuring 2 I had already thought a lot about the tone and style that this horror franchise was using on all of its stories and this new film has really made it clear to me that it's no longer a horror style, but The ConjuringSince The Conjuring 2 I had already thought a lot about the tone and style that this horror franchise was using on all of its stories and this new film has really made it clear to me that it's no longer a horror style, but The Conjuring horror style.

I say this because the franchise has already stripped away any trace and desire to do something different. There was never innovation of course but at least The Conjuring 1 and 2 are redeemable.

The rest of the films that have been made in this film universe are of a very poor quality, only Annabelle Creation deserves a more positive opinion.

It's clear to me that this type of horror has become a stamp and guide for much of the audience. People like it and the studio knows it very well. The focus of this franchise is spend little, give them the same a little scrambled and they will continue to consume it.

Annabelle Comes Home is not what I would call a frontal failure but it shows once more the shortcomings of these films to build better stories.
The plot is practically nonexistent and we only see a continuous succession of events to try to justify the whole thing and whether you want it or not, that damages the film. At least for those who are more interested in seeing something more than noise and figures in the dark background followed by predictable jump scares.

I honestly think this franchise has already exhausted its ''charm'' and they're not doing anything relevant anymore. Yes, these films are a monetary success, but that doesn't mean quality at all.… Expand

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Rebecca31Jul 22, 2019

Yes I went to see another Conjuring movie, I know I know, what a waste blah blah blah. Don’t blame me, these past two months have been so dull for films what choice did I have? I could have seen Disney’s latest remake or I can see a genericYes I went to see another Conjuring movie, I know I know, what a waste blah blah blah. Don’t blame me, these past two months have been so dull for films what choice did I have? I could have seen Disney’s latest remake or I can see a generic horror movie that not great, adds nothing new to the genre but is entertaining nonetheless. A part of me really admires the Conjuring movies because despite everything they’ve managed to turn 7 movies into a successful franchise and I don’t see them stopping any time soon. And sure you’ve got the bad (looking at you Annabelle: Creation) and the really bad (looking at you Valak) but The Conjuring 1 & 2 are entertaining popcorn movies you can sit back, switch off and enjoy. Annabelle Comes Home may not be quite as bad as Annabelle Creation or The Nun but it sure ain’t up there with The Conjuring 1 & 2. Throwing Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga into it for five minutes isn’t going to make it better but nice try though.

In the aftermath of the Warren’s acquiring the Annabelle doll to add to their collection for safekeeping, the doll is supposedly a beacon for other spirits, so sure put it in a room with all the other haunted stuff in the Warren’s collection what could possibly go wrong? Annabelle Comes Home is a wasted opportunity, it made the effort with establishing characters but when it’s time for all the scary killer bride/ferry man things to start happening, it all felt underused. They show up to give you a scare then maybe another scare and then they’re gone. It brought in a lot of new ideas but went nowhere with them, it almost feels like they were introduced into Annabelle Comes Home just so they can get their own spin-off movie later because right now I don’t see an end to the every growing Conjuring Universe. I got one good fright and that’s about it. Entertaining popcorn flick recommended for all the horror fans.… Expand

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Film-ReviewsAug 18, 2019

Comparing it the it's predecessors Annabelle comes home it's the weakest installment from the conjuring universe.the way in which the plot of the film is developed feels a bit rushed and forced. There are some holes between scenes. and theComparing it the it's predecessors Annabelle comes home it's the weakest installment from the conjuring universe.the way in which the plot of the film is developed feels a bit rushed and forced. There are some holes between scenes. and the addition of comedy was not a very good idea for this movie. It is a horror thriller that leaves you wanting more and does not meet the expectations of the previous films.… Expand

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cylackJun 28, 2019

Weakest off all The Conjuring Universe films. Does not advance the mythology of said universe at all, unlike the other films. This seems like a detour that delivers very light scares.

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ImaginaryCriticJul 28, 2019

It's a Conjuring movie alright. Even better than the last Annabelle movies in my opinion. The movie felt flat and dry to the point where its pretty boring. Basic Jump scares with a little bit of good feeling humor. I don't know why but IIt's a Conjuring movie alright. Even better than the last Annabelle movies in my opinion. The movie felt flat and dry to the point where its pretty boring. Basic Jump scares with a little bit of good feeling humor. I don't know why but I still enjoyed it.… Expand

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SebkJul 4, 2019

ANNABELLE COMES HOME is a movie that presents to the public a plot with series problems in the screenplay, since it is full of cliché moments and ridiculous situations. Besides, this movie has a particular enemy presented in the horror moviesANNABELLE COMES HOME is a movie that presents to the public a plot with series problems in the screenplay, since it is full of cliché moments and ridiculous situations. Besides, this movie has a particular enemy presented in the horror movies commonly, it is so predictable. Some moments are brillant, but they are just almost at the end, but they do not finish to safe other important and poor factors showed at the beggining.

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d0vla11Jul 1, 2019

Much better than the first one, but i think it still can't top 'Creation'.
Acting was solid, the horror scenes ideas were pretty original and really liked them, but the story was underwhelming.
All in all it was fun!

Still recommend it! Go see it!

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GLADIADORJul 20, 2019

Esse e um filme bem neh, acho o segundo o melhor da franquia annabelle, esse nao da medo nem susto

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JustinJ1214Jul 18, 2019

Annabelle Comes Home is another Conjuring Universe film no one asked for yet is better than it has any right to be

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bataguilaJul 1, 2019

Entretiene, si asuta por momentos, es la pelicula de una casa embrujada, tipo entrar a la de reino aventura.

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theredskyJul 22, 2019

Annabelle Comes Home is fine. It’s not great but it’s not bad. Here are the negatives. The film starts to become over reliant on jump scares in the second half. Every other scene you are waiting for that jump scare and then boom jump scare.Annabelle Comes Home is fine. It’s not great but it’s not bad. Here are the negatives. The film starts to become over reliant on jump scares in the second half. Every other scene you are waiting for that jump scare and then boom jump scare. This leads to the film being generally not scary and I don’t mean just jump scares. They aren’t a lot of concepts or ideas presented that are genuinely terrifying. That’s why films like The Shining, Get Out, and The Exorcist are legitimately terrifying because of the ideas that are presented in those films. That’s not to say there aren’t interesting concepts presented in the film but that’s about it for them, concepts which leads to my next point. There are ideas presented in this film that really aren’t explored a lot. The Chinese soldier armor, the TV that shows a couple seconds into the future, and the Cymbal Monkey are really interesting and cool but they aren’t explored a lot. The scenes with these objects are great but they are only on screen for about a minute or two and yes I know there might be films about those objects in the future but I wish we got to learn a little more about those objects. Katie Sarife and Madison Iseman didn’t do that great of a job in this film. In some scenes they were decent but in others they weren’t even trying. The boyfriend subplot is just kinda dumb and he is only there to save a character in one scene and that is it. The film is tonally inconsistent. About a minute after they defeat Annabelle, the main characters make jokes about going to homecoming. Some scenes are undercut by jokes and it’s obnoxious. Here are the positives. I think the first 30 minutes of the film is fantastic. It’s paced really well, it’s creepy, and the performances are really good. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga do a great job in every scene they are in. Mckenna Grace was also pretty good in this film. There are a couple of moments where she isn’t trying but for the most part she does a good job. As I said earlier, some of the ideas and concepts presented in this film are really interesting and I hope we get to learn more about them in the future. There are a handful of good scares in the film but they come from the first half instead of the second half. The film does build up tension really well and makes the somewhat smart choice to cut out the music in these moments. Unfortunately, these moments of tension are undercut by random jumpscares. You do get to see the demon towards the end of the film and the makeup on it looks pretty good. The cinematography is fine but there are a handful of really good shots in the film. Overall, Annabelle Comes Home has a fantastic beginning but starts to rely on jump scares instead of diving into new and interesting concepts. I give Annabelle Comes Home a 5/10.… Expand

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RecepAug 13, 2019

Filmde çok eksikler var sonu çokta güzel bitmiyor korku sahneleri filmin 20 dk kasi felan bazı sahneler korkutucu ancak yeterli değil sahneler çok basit işlenmiş böyle bir filmden beklentim daha fazlaydi ancak buna vereceğim puan 4 ü geçemezFilmde çok eksikler var sonu çokta güzel bitmiyor korku sahneleri filmin 20 dk kasi felan bazı sahneler korkutucu ancak yeterli değil sahneler çok basit işlenmiş böyle bir filmden beklentim daha fazlaydi ancak buna vereceğim puan 4 ü geçemez

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Kevin3Sep 12, 2019

Esta tercera entrega con una mezcla de terror y comedia sale bien y es la mejor de las tres.

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TheQuietGamerOct 21, 2019

After the total snoozefest that was the first Annabelle, the Conjuring Universe's spin-off sub-series managed to redeem itself with Creation. David Sandberg put on his best James Wan impersonation and created a slow-burn frightfest thatAfter the total snoozefest that was the first Annabelle, the Conjuring Universe's spin-off sub-series managed to redeem itself with Creation. David Sandberg put on his best James Wan impersonation and created a slow-burn frightfest that explodes into an full-on nightmare in its final act, and is backed up by a narrative and cast of characters that are almost as good as the ones you'll find in the two main Conjuring films. Gary Dauberman tried to do that exact same thing here, but his story and scares just aren't as strong.

Annabelle takes her sweet time unpacking when she gets home, so don't expect her to settle back into her routine of freaking people out right away. The film drags for a while as we're introduced to its stars. Normally I would praise a horror movie for taking the time to flesh out its characters, but with the exception of the Warren's daughter they're just one-dimensional and uninteresting teenagers. Spending time with them simply isn't any fun, especially when one of them only exists to bring us the stupidest and least funny reoccurring joke ever conceived. They're also the kind of white people that will have non-white people yelling "WHITE PEOPLE!" at the screen in disbelief.

When Dauberman does finally decide to capitalize on the film's excellent premise of having everything in the Warren's artifacts room go off at once it becomes a much more entertaining experience. It lacks an identity of its own though. The scare tactics used are the exact same ones you'll find in any of the other Conjuring Universe films and the titular antagonist ends up somewhat lost amongst all the other demons unleashed in the movie. You'll still get your jumps and jolts, but not in any ways you haven't seen before. At least the soul stealing demon behind Annabelle is just as terrifying as ever.

Comes Home may be a sign that it's time to shakeup the Conjuring formula already. At the very least it's a reminder of how vital the story and characters have been to this franchise's success. Without them the most noteworthy aspects of this third outing with the evil possessed doll are that it plays off of the shared universe concept in the biggest ways so far by including the Warrens (if only briefly), appears to set up several more spin-offs, and that it is better than the first Annabelle. Other than that it's the cinematic equivalent of waiting 2+ hours in line for a haunted house that ends up being mediocre.… Expand