Long before the “last rites”, this fantastic conjuration spin-off proved that the franchise could develop without the warrens

Conjure Was such a breath of fresh air in the kind of horror that Warner Bros. almost immediately started to develop an interconnected universe, which included spin-offs that did not present Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga). Although theoretically, it could have given the franchise the opportunity to do something new and exciting, the prequel of 2014 Annabelle I felt like a cheap knock-off which was far too derived from this James Wan had already done. It would have been easy to reject all future benefits Conjure like cynical efforts, but Annabelle: creation was the rare deductible prequel that deepened mythology and told its own story. While he added a context to Conjure This made him more emotionally satisfactory, it also served as a great introduction to viewers who had never engaged in the franchise before.

Find someone who could bring the same expertise to the kind of horror that Wan had Conjure was always going to be a challenge, but Annabelle: creation was led by David F. Sandberg, A talented filmmaker who has just found the first film, Extinction of fires, had been a surprise success. Sandberg has found a way to bond the intimate family drama with supernatural horror, And added solid comments on sorrow, the loss and faith that gave the prequel a clean identity. Although the series would continue with prequelles like The nun And Annabelle returns home, Annabelle: creation remains the best Conjuring Spin off.

What is “Annabelle: Creation” talking about?

Annabelle: creation is defined the back most distant from conspiracy Timeline, while the film opens with a brief sequence in 1943 before moving forward in 1955. Dollmaker Samuel Mullins (Anthony Lapaglia) and his wife Esther (Miranda Otto) Losing their daughter Annabelle in a tragic car accident, which transforms them into recluses for 12 years. However, Samuel and Ether opened their house to new visitors in 1955 When Sister Charlotte (Stéphanie Sigman) arrives at the search for a shelter for a group of six girls who were homeless after the closure of their orphanage. During their stay, the sick girl Janice (Talitha Bateman), who suffers from polio, discovers that Samuel and Esther have entered into an agreement with a demon to review their daughter; Consequently, the demon took control of a doll which had formerly belonged to Annabelle. Although the Mullins couple invited Charlotte and children at home as a way to redeem themselves for their perverse actions, He inadvertently creates a scenario in which the demon has a new harvest of potential victims to tackle.

While Conjure And its direct consequences work as investigation thrillers on paranormal experts, Annabelle: creation Examine how fear and pain can divide people with strong beliefs. The film is sympathetic to the MullinsAs they were so blinded by sorrow that they became unexpected pawns for a demon with more sinister intentions. Annabelle’s doll has become a gadget in subsequent films, but Annabelle: creation shows how certain objects have power because of what they represent; For Samuel and Esther, it is the only thing that reminds them of their daughter’s memory. The film also has an interesting representation of faith, because it shows how individual figures within the broader Catholic Church have the power to interpret religious texts in a way that benefits those who need it most. While The nun would continue to show corruption at the heart of Catholicism, Charlotte is a protagonist engaging in Annabelle: creation Because she tries to provide a normal and dignified life to children who have been denied pleasures.

“ Annabelle: Creation ‘provided a story of emotional and haunting origin

Although there are many payments in the franchise that occur during different points in world history, Annabelle: creation Take part of the post-war tensions of the 1950s, in which isolated communities have become more island. Annabelle: creation shows the danger of being cut off from the worldAs Esther and Samuel tried to give up communication with all foreigners while they are trying to hide the sins of the past; What they do not realize is that it made them even more vulnerable and, it is more difficult to develop an honest connection with characters like Charlotte when they need help. Sandberg does a great job to use rudimentary technology, southern dusty visuals and frightening architecture To create a visually dynamic film. Although there are still jump fears, the scary parts of the film are when Sandberg includes tension extensions.

Annabelle: creation Has important details on the origins of the demon and the doll which make each input later in the deeper franchise. However, Annabelle: creation succeeds because he has a powerful Message on parenting responsibilityAnd how even empathy can be distorted; The Mullins do not realize that their inability to let go made a threat, and Charlotte is forced to play a maternal role in the life of orphans, despite her appearance. Rather than making haunted house movies like Conjuration, Annabelle: Creation embraces the Gothic aesthetics of the South and Advantages of not having to count on the ostensibly “real” stories on the Warrens. Rather than trying to reproduce what preceded, Sandberg had an original socket This has proven that the franchise was durable without the Warrens. As emotional and stimulating as possible, Annabelle: creation Turns out to be a dignified spin-off by being really damn scary when he has the most.