Annabelle

Warner Bros. | Release Date: October 3, 2014

5.0	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 427 Ratings

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HaithamBOct 9, 2014

Annabelle is entertaining for anyone looking for a good time. Overall, it is disappointing as a horror movie, it is dull, takes forever to pick up. When it does, it doesn't disappoint, but by then, it's too late.

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ScribeHardOct 6, 2014

I suppose the worst thing a horror film can be is un-scary, and Annabelle is not that; it has its frightening moments. But because those scares – and even the attempts at scares that don’t always work – are so few and far between, the filmI suppose the worst thing a horror film can be is un-scary, and Annabelle is not that; it has its frightening moments. But because those scares – and even the attempts at scares that don’t always work – are so few and far between, the film winds up being the second-worst thing a horror film can be: boring.… Expand

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SithbotOct 5, 2014

There is a great little horror movie hidden in here somewhere which makes it all the more frustrating to watch. There are legitimately frightening scenes and moments here that really do evoke true fear, but each one was dampened by theThere is a great little horror movie hidden in here somewhere which makes it all the more frustrating to watch. There are legitimately frightening scenes and moments here that really do evoke true fear, but each one was dampened by the direction the filmmakers decided to go. It was all build-up, build-up build-up with no payoff.

So if you're looking for something to scratch that scary movie itch this weekend, you would do much better to stay at home and watch "The Conjuring", "Evil Dead" or basically anything other than "Annabelle", which is sad because it had the potential to be something truly amazing and frightening. Instead, it falls flat and fails to deliver on the promises it made in the trailers.… Expand

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francisrgoOct 5, 2014

It was terrifying and reasons why I never liked dolls. It was definitely a cliched horror film with loud noise and things popping out at the right moment but worked really well. Glad it was not an exorcism type movie.

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GinaKOct 5, 2014

I was happy to read that Annabelle, without much publicity or hype and pretty bad reviews (which it did not deserve) made only $800,000 less than Gone Girl in its opening weekend. Is there hope for the American horror-movie-going audience?I was happy to read that Annabelle, without much publicity or hype and pretty bad reviews (which it did not deserve) made only $800,000 less than Gone Girl in its opening weekend. Is there hope for the American horror-movie-going audience? Annabelle is a solid film with a plot, characters, and good acting. Yes, it is derivative, but it also creates a consistent mood and atmosphere and conjures up some real emotion at the end. No, it is not original, but it is also not a stupid and empty slasher fest, full of blood and gore where the director just goes “boo!” at you every few minutes. This kind of film is actually mocked during the features before this film by picturing teenagers doing such stupid things that the monster even looks exasperated. So bravo for a solid (if not great) horror film whose success will hopefully encourage more films in the tradition of “real” and more genuinely frightening films like Psycho, Rosemary’s Baby, and The Haunting of Hill House.… Expand

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YoSahopOct 5, 2014

I'm going to use a videogame as a reference. If you have played Silent Hill P.T. and Left 4 Dead Series, this is the movie for you. I absolutely loved it. Good story. Seeing is believe and I suggest you see this movie.

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CapnAwesomeOct 5, 2014

As a casual horror movie watcher this was a great film.
Sure the plot wasn't great and there were alot of plot conveniences, but was it scary?
Hell yes it was. That being said this film could never really live up to the standards set byAs a casual horror movie watcher this was a great film.
Sure the plot wasn't great and there were alot of plot conveniences, but was it scary?
Hell yes it was.
That being said this film could never really live up to the standards set by The Conjuring, but it is still well worth a watch.… Expand

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ydnar4Oct 4, 2014

Annabelle is sort of a lukewarm movie. In the previews they drew you in with mentioning the Conjuring but it really doesn't live up to the quality of its parent film. There are several good scares in the movie and it follows a good storyline,Annabelle is sort of a lukewarm movie. In the previews they drew you in with mentioning the Conjuring but it really doesn't live up to the quality of its parent film. There are several good scares in the movie and it follows a good storyline, but the ending comes abruptly and that was what spoiled it for me.… Expand

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tonysopranozOct 4, 2014

This movie was very good. The main character is a very good actress, and there are some very good scares throughout this movie. Definitely one of the best horror movies I have ever seen.

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jppl1999Oct 4, 2014

It has its moments, but when you get to compare it with The Conjuring, its just the same regular horror movie with a "ruins everything" ending, regardless it is cute; but that is something that the movie shouldn't do, it has to beIt has its moments, but when you get to compare it with The Conjuring, its just the same regular horror movie with a "ruins everything" ending, regardless it is cute; but that is something that the movie shouldn't do, it has to be "supposedly" scary. Go and see it under your own responsibility.… Expand

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moviemitch96Oct 4, 2014

Overall, while it undoubtedly lacks the ingenuity of The Conjuring, it honestly wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. There were actually a few effective scares here and there, but nowhere near enough to put it on the same level as The Conjuring.

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Annoymous1Oct 4, 2014

It was one of those 'Lets-get-it-over-with' movies. It really doesn't provide what The Conjuring did. A miniscule bit of horror. Though, it takes a bit of The Conjuring, but then again, it never provided the terror snd uneasiness of it.It was one of those 'Lets-get-it-over-with' movies. It really doesn't provide what The Conjuring did. A miniscule bit of horror. Though, it takes a bit of The Conjuring, but then again, it never provided the terror snd uneasiness of it.
Overall, a 4.7 of 4.5… Expand

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Blackstarhalo4Oct 3, 2014

Simply bad. Not scary at all, and I really disliked it. Not even close to how good the first movie was. The story was horrible, the actors were just plain stupid, and the scares were lame. 0/10

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alex1978Oct 3, 2014

Annabelle captured the time period effortlessly. Seeing as the Director was the DP on Wan's many films, this film proved true to his other films. The camera moves effectively through and captures the tension you want the entire time.

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jasongoldsteenOct 3, 2014

Annabelle was a well acted horror movie for once! It wasn't over the top and the story was great. I loved the scares and honestly I thought it was scarier than the Conjuring which I LOVED. GREAT JOB!!

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DaMovieLoverOct 3, 2014

If I were to compare The Conjuring to this year's Annabelle, well this year's prequel to the horror classic, The Conjuring, is all but a cliched boring demonic ritualistic fare that doesn't add much of an improvement upon its sequel norIf I were to compare The Conjuring to this year's Annabelle, well this year's prequel to the horror classic, The Conjuring, is all but a cliched boring demonic ritualistic fare that doesn't add much of an improvement upon its sequel nor doesn't connect the dots on what is all about the creepy doll in the Conjuring. At least there were few parts that gave me thrills especially the demon scene there. Oh that was creepy and intense but all in all its still a failure to justify a satisfying horror film.… Expand

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LamontRaymondOct 3, 2014

I hate to do this, but I'm going to have to call out Kyle Smith of the Post, Inkoo Kang of The Wrap, and Michael Phillips of the Tribune - you all gave this travesty a positive review. You should turn in your critic card - yesterday. ThisI hate to do this, but I'm going to have to call out Kyle Smith of the Post, Inkoo Kang of The Wrap, and Michael Phillips of the Tribune - you all gave this travesty a positive review. You should turn in your critic card - yesterday. This is a horrible movie that commits the cardinal sin of horror movies - it bores the hell out of you. Nothing happens in this film. It's as if the movie's been sitting on the shelf for about 15 years, and the writers/director haven't seen anything that's come out in the horror genre since then. Really embarrassing for Warner Bros. Godawful crap. Please, do yourself a favor, horror fans, and go see The Guest, Honeymoon, or any number of really good horror movies released this year. Better yet, go check out You're Next or A Horrible Way to Die from Adam Wingard - one director who is doing horror right these days. One more note on Annabelle - it seems that any form of entertainment that employs Alfre Woodward these days - be it Copper, Last Ship, True Blood etc. - officially jumps the shark when she appears. I loved her in her early career, but she spells doom for whatever she's in lately.… Expand

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Jrud05Oct 3, 2014

Annabelle was possibly the worst horror movie I've seen in a long time. The movie seemed to drag by and there were too few scare scenes. I honestly can't believe this came from the same people that brought us The Conjuring.
Save your moneyAnnabelle was possibly the worst horror movie I've seen in a long time. The movie seemed to drag by and there were too few scare scenes. I honestly can't believe this came from the same people that brought us The Conjuring.
Save your money for the DVD folks, and even then, make sure you have something else to keep you entertained while you're watching it.… Expand

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busbfranOct 3, 2014

Annabelle has a very similar feel to the Conjuring and this installment fits nicely as a prequel. The excellent direction and well played characters makes this the scariest movie of 2014 to date. Be ready for a scary and some what interestAnnabelle has a very similar feel to the Conjuring and this installment fits nicely as a prequel. The excellent direction and well played characters makes this the scariest movie of 2014 to date. Be ready for a scary and some what interest horror film that may not reach the heights of the Conjuring, though never falls short. Annabelle is a very enjoyable movie that will keep you up at night!… Expand

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