The first thing you'll probably notice is just how much better 'Annabelle Comes Home (2019)' is, immediately, than 'The Nun (2018)', 'The Curse Of La Llorona (2019)' and its oft-forgotten predecessor, 'Annabelle (2014)'. I mean, it seems like a masterpiece in comparison to those; it's actually engaging, features a variety of successful scares and centres around compelling characters. However, the second thing you'll probably notice is just how much worse it is than 'The Conjuring (2013)', 'The Conjuring 2 (2016)' and, even, 'Annabelle: Creation (2017)'. That's because its plot is incredibly slim - I'm talking almost anecdotal - and it starts to wear thin far faster than it, perhaps, ought to. As such, the piece ends up somewhere in the middle, quality-wise, of the overall 'Conjuring' franchise; it's by no means bad but it's certainly not great, either. Thankfully, though, it's a decently enjoyable, competently constructed experience throughout. The reason for this is, I feel, two-fold. Firstly, its characters - on whom it relies solely because its plot is almost non-existent - are mostly well-rounded and believable. One of them does make some odd decisions that aren't explained until long after they've been made and, even then, don't stand up to all that much scrutiny. Still, this isn't too detrimental and the development done for all the main players is serviceable enough, with some of it actually going a long way to plugging the potential leaks caused by those previously mentioned poor choices. Plus, everyone on screen is, essentially, as likeable as they could be. Unfortunately, they aren't quite interesting enough to keep you wholly engaged during the movie's slower segments. It has a really strange, somewhat disjointed pacing that practically paints most of it as an extended build-up for a seemingly fifteen-minute finale. Luckily, then, it's competent when it comes to the second 'fold' of that two-fold reason I mentioned earlier: the scares. While there's nothing outstanding here, it's also not just jump-scare central. There are are variety of occasionally quite inspired gags that often play on audience expectation, building up genuine suspense that isn't deflated every two minutes by an obnoxious 'false' fright. It does sometimes get a little too overt for its own good - though, the overall series is no stranger to bold, effects-based 'creatures', either - but it's refreshing, and sadly so, for a film like this to not be made of abrasive, repetitive, 'cattle-prod' stuff. Generally, the flick is a fairly fun time. Sure, it wears thin and is only ever so compelling in the first place, but it's a solid haunted house - literally and figuratively - that will certainly satisfy fans of the franchise. 6/10
722 Reviews
They missed the mark on this one
dereckromero29 June 2019
I'm a fan of The Conjuring and the other Annabelle movies but this one was disappointing. The acting was fine but the story a as weak and the ending was horrible. At least they kept the time period feeling. I expected more from this series.
So Much Potential Left On The Table...
loshidragon1 July 2019
I was disappointed with Annabelle Comes Home because they had an immense list of material to use and they didn't. There were too many ideas and they all clashed and the story didn't make sense at times. The "comedy" scenes felt awkward and forced, just like The Nun, and overall came across like it was supposed to be a teen suspense film rather than a horror film. It kept me at the edge off my seat a bit but never went beyond that. Annabelle Creation and the first Conjuring are still the best films out of this whole franchise.
Solid, Well-Directed Conjuring Spin-Off
bastille-852-73154726 June 2019
While I like the original two "Conjuring" movies, I have not cared much for the spin-offs in the franchise that I have seen. I decided to see this one in theaters because unlike the other Conjuring spin-offs, it has a genuinely unique premise (the Warrens' artifacts all become possessed by Annabelle.) I was also intrigued of the prospect of the Warrens coming back. While it's not perfect, this is a pretty solid horror film that should please fans of the franchise.
First-time director Gary Dauberman makes a strong debut behind the camera, managing to craft inventive scares that play around with audience expectations. Even though they are a key part of this franchise, I have never been all that crazy about the loud jump-scares in these films, mainly because I view them as a generally lazy and uninspired way to startle viewers in lieu of creating genuine dread and psychological terror. While the film still has some jump-scares that don't really work, the horror in the film does reach more efficacious and creative heights than that. There are also some moments in the film when the viewer thinks a jump-scare might happen, but it actually does not, which helps balance surprise with suspense during the film's duration. Dauberman uses audience perceptions of space, color and light to create some interesting scares with the Warrens' artifacts. The film's lighting is superb, managing to make the film's aesthetic be both clear and ominous at the same time. While the film's sets are somewhat minimalist, that works to the narrative's advantage. This also makes the horror seem more authentic.
The writing is a cut above many of the "Conjuring" films, although some minor plot holes and inconceivable decisions by major characters are still present. The film's score is chilling yet powerful. It's great to see the Warrens back as well, even though they are not exactly the primary characters of this movie. Despite some flaws, this is a good and fairly creative addition to the Conjuring universe. 7/10
First-time director Gary Dauberman makes a strong debut behind the camera, managing to craft inventive scares that play around with audience expectations. Even though they are a key part of this franchise, I have never been all that crazy about the loud jump-scares in these films, mainly because I view them as a generally lazy and uninspired way to startle viewers in lieu of creating genuine dread and psychological terror. While the film still has some jump-scares that don't really work, the horror in the film does reach more efficacious and creative heights than that. There are also some moments in the film when the viewer thinks a jump-scare might happen, but it actually does not, which helps balance surprise with suspense during the film's duration. Dauberman uses audience perceptions of space, color and light to create some interesting scares with the Warrens' artifacts. The film's lighting is superb, managing to make the film's aesthetic be both clear and ominous at the same time. While the film's sets are somewhat minimalist, that works to the narrative's advantage. This also makes the horror seem more authentic.
The writing is a cut above many of the "Conjuring" films, although some minor plot holes and inconceivable decisions by major characters are still present. The film's score is chilling yet powerful. It's great to see the Warrens back as well, even though they are not exactly the primary characters of this movie. Despite some flaws, this is a good and fairly creative addition to the Conjuring universe. 7/10
The next one: Annabelle Goes to College
tmro-6796825 September 2019
The Evil Doll
claudio_carvalho24 December 2019
Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) lock the evil doll Annabelle in a sacred glass cabinet in their demoniac artifacts room. One year later, they need to travel and leave their daughter Judy (Mckenna Grace) with the babysitter Mary Ellen (Madison Iseman). However the local newspaper question if the Warren are heroes or hoax and the snoopy teenager Daniela Rios (Katie Sarife), who recently lost her father, lures Mary Ellen and enters in the locked room expecting to contact her father. She releases the powerful Annabelle and the girls spend the night haunted by evil spirits.
"Annabelle Comes Home", the third film of the franchising, is not bad and startle the viewer in many scenes. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are part of the cast basically to give their names to the credits since their participation is a cameo in the beginning and in the ending. But the three girls have good performances. My vote is six.
Title (Brazil): "Annabelle 3: De Volta Para Casa" ("Annabelle 3: Back Home")
"Annabelle Comes Home", the third film of the franchising, is not bad and startle the viewer in many scenes. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are part of the cast basically to give their names to the credits since their participation is a cameo in the beginning and in the ending. But the three girls have good performances. My vote is six.
Title (Brazil): "Annabelle 3: De Volta Para Casa" ("Annabelle 3: Back Home")
What a Disappointment!
melonhead-9443026 June 2019
The Conjuring movies (1 &2) are two of my favorite horror movies. The first Annabelle movie was not great. The second one was actually very good. I did not have much by way of expectations, and this movie failed miserably to even meet those. Pacing, horrendous. No Warrens. Too many unnecessary monsters and ghosts with little to no story or purpose. Characters (especially one) doing the whole I'm-going-to-touch-this-or-go-in-here-because-I-can. Honestly, the horror is skimpy and stereotypical. Some scenes dragged on forever with no purpose. My wife, especially, was looking forward to this and is usually forgiving of bad horror movie elements, but even she called it "trash". Annabelle should have stayed away.
A solid sequel
Abdulxoxo16 January 2021
This film manages to set up tension nicely. The cinematography is solid and the score is on point. Stylistically, this film felt more similar to the two 'Conjuring' films than it did to the previous two 'Annabelle' films. This isn't just because of the presence of the Warren's, although they did help elevate the movie. It's because this film used the house, and the artifacts within, to great effect, I particularly liked that scene where the mirror shows you a little into the future, I thought it was a great scene and concept. The jump scares are quite effective. In terms of the acting, Wilson and Farmiga are great in their few scenes. I wish they'd played a bigger role here, but hopefully it shouldn't be too long till we see the Warrens again in their own movie. The main characters are the three girls, all of which I thought were decent and likable enough.
A fine addition to the series
sanjidparvez28 June 2019
Played mostly with the anticipation level this time, took its time for the build up in more or less every eerie encounter rather than delivering the jump scares straightaway one after another...and that's actually a good thing for a movie like this that knows its limitations & capacity to grow or give focus in certain areas. Overall, nothing spectacular but surely a better installment than last year's THE NUN.
Surprised to know that it's been rated R for "horror, violence and terror", while I thought it should be a fine example for a decently entertaining PG-13 horror.
Surprised to know that it's been rated R for "horror, violence and terror", while I thought it should be a fine example for a decently entertaining PG-13 horror.
Yep we have seen it all over again
giorgosstefanidis4 March 2020
Nothing special in this film . The stupid teenage girl which makes the worst decisions and decides to get in the basement . She touched everything bla bla bla. It has some decent moments some good jumpscares . Just 1 questions . How can 3 girls defeat so many demons !?!?
Don't go watch this movie.
caetanoagro6 July 2019
BETTER THAN LA LLORONA
alcantaraj-165948 June 2021
Drama, likable characters and terrific acting especially from McKenna Grace are enough to compensate for the small scares "Annabelle Comes Home" gives. Also, the movie is miles better than the previous Conjuring film La Llorona.
If you are ten years old
FrenchEddieFelson8 August 2019
To synthetically summarize, I would say that Annabelle Comes Home (2019) is essentially dedicated to young teens. In addition, although it's directed by the padawan Gary Dauberman, do not expect anything original. Nice with low expectation.
Enough there to enjoy
gameoveraus13 July 2019
Stereotypical Annabelle/Conjuring hybrid movie with all the usual creepyness and dark dingy cinemetography.
If you liked the others this will one still fits in like a mini movie even though its near 2hrs long.
The acting is decent, it possibly sets up the Warrens daughter as the future.of the franchise
If you liked the others this will one still fits in like a mini movie even though its near 2hrs long.
The acting is decent, it possibly sets up the Warrens daughter as the future.of the franchise
Don't Listen to the Negative Nancy's
daxxafreeman11 July 2019
Just been to see this and it was a lot of fun! Like a traditional, spooky haunted house movie that actually had a bit of a "goosebumps" feel to it. There were some good jump-scares, one of which made me and everyone else in the cinema scream - it's never going to win an award... just go and enjoy it for what it is.
False advertisement
lisadreyfys29 June 2019
Surprisingly Well Done
gassydabber29 June 2019
My wife and I are big fans of the Conjuring (and Insidious) universe, having seen every movie in each franchise, and fully admitting there have been some chapters of hot garbage, but we don't care.
This was not hot garbage. In fact, the commitment to capturing the time period, the setup, and the actors, all superbly done.
The fault, however, was it got too messy as things took off, with three sub-spooks going on at any given time, and those spooks all playing a game of Calvinball. Calvinball, in case you don't know the game, is a game where the rules just make themselves up as the game goes on; how do you combat a ghost? A flashlight will do for some, a guitar might do for others. This prevents any tension from really grabbing hold since you don't know the stakes, and because the spooks are told through three different moments, you're left wondering what the other character has been doing all this time? (I've come to terms with the fact that the spooks must muffle everything in the room so nobody outside can hear it).
Other than that, wow. I was expecting a... what is this, a midquel? Whatever, I was expecting the 70th installment of this universe (that wasn't directed by Wan himself) to be crap, and it wasn't. Consider me pleased!
This was not hot garbage. In fact, the commitment to capturing the time period, the setup, and the actors, all superbly done.
The fault, however, was it got too messy as things took off, with three sub-spooks going on at any given time, and those spooks all playing a game of Calvinball. Calvinball, in case you don't know the game, is a game where the rules just make themselves up as the game goes on; how do you combat a ghost? A flashlight will do for some, a guitar might do for others. This prevents any tension from really grabbing hold since you don't know the stakes, and because the spooks are told through three different moments, you're left wondering what the other character has been doing all this time? (I've come to terms with the fact that the spooks must muffle everything in the room so nobody outside can hear it).
Other than that, wow. I was expecting a... what is this, a midquel? Whatever, I was expecting the 70th installment of this universe (that wasn't directed by Wan himself) to be crap, and it wasn't. Consider me pleased!
This is quite Disappointing
Misss2527 January 2022
What is this? I can't believe, how can this be so bad? The first two movies are great. But, in this movie, everything seems like messed up a bit. Story isn't compelling either. Scare jumps which I usually look for are also missing. I felt quite bore and wanted to dropped it.
Enough with the Dark Digital Filters. Very Bad, Murky, Dark, Dull.... zzzzz.
jburtonprod-802-75902920 July 2019
Okay, enough with the ULTRA dark digital filters. Back when horror movies were good, dark meant they used a fast film with a wide aperture in a dark shooting environment. This would result in rich detailed dark areas, high contrast and crisp shadow lines. They don't use film that much anymore so what we get is a regularly exposed video signal, in a normally lit environment that is then subjected to a digital filter that darkens the image uniformly. What that means is when you are viewing the movie EVERYTHING is dark. There is no contrast, no detail, just MURK. I thought that Slenderman movie would've drove a dagger in the heart of this school of cinematography but apparently not.
Aside from that the movie is incredibly dull. It has a bunch of retread scare attempts that don't work at all. Actually not a single frightening scene in the entire movie. The actors were good. They just had nothing to react to. This should kill the Annabelle franchise. I know I won't be going back for #4.
Aside from that the movie is incredibly dull. It has a bunch of retread scare attempts that don't work at all. Actually not a single frightening scene in the entire movie. The actors were good. They just had nothing to react to. This should kill the Annabelle franchise. I know I won't be going back for #4.
Just like Annabelle: Creation, ACH is a fun flick that's perfectly enjoyable for what it is.
rustonreviews5 August 2019
In this third stand-alone adventure featuring the supernaturally possessed doll Annabelle (who by this point has become a modern horror icon for both her notorious reputation both on-screen and off), the malevolent terror that surrounds her moves to the household of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga). With the Warren's absent for the night, their daughter Judy (Grace) is left under the supervision of babysitter Mary Ellen (Iseman) and her best friend Daniela (Sarife), who tags along despite no invitation. Their intended quiet night in is ruined when Daniela begins snooping around the Warren's basement, where various haunted artefacts utilized in ritualistic practices are contained, including Annabelle herself. Daniela unknowingly unleashes a malevolent presence upon the house by releasing Annabelle from her locked glass cabinet, leading to a frightful night in which the girls must contain the unleashed evil once more.
Screenwriter Gary Dauberman makes his directorial debut with Annabelle Comes Home, having penned the previous two instalments in the Annabelle series as well as The Nun (2018) and The Curse of Llorona (2019). Dauberman makes a solid effort behind the camera here and crafts some genuinely creepy sequences, yet there are times where moments of suspense are squandered in exchange for clichéd, basic jump scares (there's no shortage of screaming faces popping up from out of the darkness to give you a good old easy startle), but amidst these annoyances Dauberman orchestrates some well executed chills that make up for the pitfalls. Wilson and Farmiga reprising their roles as the Warrens (albeit only for a little while) was a positive, and once again their shared chemistry remains one of the strongest elements of this whole franchise. Although the storyline runs fairly thin, it's never boring. Dauberman's screenplay feels more like an adult orientated Goosebumps adventure at times, but that's no bad thing. There's nothing new or groundbreakingly innovative to be found here, but it is a simple yet effective film that's perfectly enjoyable for what it is.
Screenwriter Gary Dauberman makes his directorial debut with Annabelle Comes Home, having penned the previous two instalments in the Annabelle series as well as The Nun (2018) and The Curse of Llorona (2019). Dauberman makes a solid effort behind the camera here and crafts some genuinely creepy sequences, yet there are times where moments of suspense are squandered in exchange for clichéd, basic jump scares (there's no shortage of screaming faces popping up from out of the darkness to give you a good old easy startle), but amidst these annoyances Dauberman orchestrates some well executed chills that make up for the pitfalls. Wilson and Farmiga reprising their roles as the Warrens (albeit only for a little while) was a positive, and once again their shared chemistry remains one of the strongest elements of this whole franchise. Although the storyline runs fairly thin, it's never boring. Dauberman's screenplay feels more like an adult orientated Goosebumps adventure at times, but that's no bad thing. There's nothing new or groundbreakingly innovative to be found here, but it is a simple yet effective film that's perfectly enjoyable for what it is.
Everything sucks
meijerjordi28 June 2019
This movie is unoriginal, the plot is almost non existent, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are not a part of the main story, the scares are all the same, everything's in the same house, the comedy is predictable. I could go on but you get the point. I guess the acting wasn't that bad. After watching it I thought it had a PG(12+) rating because of the lack of gore or actual horror happening but it actually is rated R(16+) for some reason.. Also the Annabelle doll itself isn't scary at all so how they managed to make 3 movies based on it is beyond me
WOW, A Surprise
arfdawg-128 July 2019
To be honest, I was expecting this additional Annabelle outing to suck. Far from it. And here's the reason: instead of deciding to go for shlock the writer and director took their time with this film and developed a slow build that was just so cool.
Generally sequels go right into the action. This is a great exposition. Nice film
Generally sequels go right into the action. This is a great exposition. Nice film
Supernatural horror plenty of weird phenomenon and creepy beings when a terrible doll is awakened
ma-cortes11 January 2022
The movie takes place in the Warren house , along with all the other artifacts and in which babysitting the daughter of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a teenager and her friend unknowingly awaken an evil spirit trapped in a doll . Eerie events when some adolescents start to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll and other ghastly appearances , who violently attack them . Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind. Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc , demonologists marriage Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artifacts room in their home, placing her "safely" behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest's holy blessing . But an unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target--the Warrens' ten-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends. Little do they know that the house is haunted. .The teens begin to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after escaping from a locked cupboard . The Next Chapter In The Conjuring Universe . Welcome to the home of The Conjuring Universe. Possess them all . Don't go alone . Before The Conjuring there was Annabelle
This is a fantasy movie that contains restless horror as the doomed doll kept in a glass case with warning signs is escaping , then horror emerges and threatening beings attack . Third movie in the Annabelle film series and seventh in The Conjuring Universe. This is the sequel to Anabelle (2014) that directed by John R. Leonetti with Annabelle Wallis , Ward Horton , Tony Amendola , Alfre Woodard and blending in the Conjuring universe , in fact it takes place directly after Ed and Lorraine Warren took the Annabelle doll, in the first Annabelle . Tension , creepy atmosphere , genuine chills , suspense are continued and appearing lurking and menacing into dining room , hallway and rooms . Great loads of screams , shocks , exploitation and terror abound with the usual poltergeister phenomenon caused by the weird ghosts . It's recreated with magnificent make-up and high grade plethora special effects which are frightening and horrifying the spectator . Exception for Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson who appear secondarily at the beginning and final of the movie , the remaining main cast are hardly ever known , they're teens with brief careers but giving passable interpretations , such as : Mckenna Grace , Madison Iseman , Katie Sarife , Michael Cimino and Samara Lee . The Ferryman Charon is based on the Greek mythological deity of the same name : that ferries souls across the River Styx , crossing the lagoon Styx , to the Underworld, tolled with specific golden coins . Charon is sometimes described as having transported the souls of the newly dead across this river into the Underworld, although in many sources it is instead the Acheron which Charon crosses and which is at the entrance of the Underworld . While the samurai armor that features in the Warren occult museum is based on Japanese mythology's demonic warrior the Oni . The picture is dedicated to Lorraine Warren, played in the movie by Vera Farmiga, who passed away two months before the film's release. It displays eerie musical score by Joseph Bishara creating a spooky and sinister atmosphere. Likewise, dark as well atmospheric cinematography by Michael Burguess.
The motion picture was professionally/written/produced by Gary Dauberman . He is an American screenwriter who is best known for writing The Conjuring Universe spin-off horror films Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation and The Nun, and co-writing the 2017 film adaptation of It, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. Well written/produced by James Wan and it was shot in just a few months . Wan is an expert writer and filmmaker on terror genre as he has demonstrated in ¨Saw¨ saga , ¨Dead silence¨, among others . James Wan subsequently directed ¨The Conjuring¨ also starred by Patrick Wilson , another terror film in which keeps it horror with yet another haunted house film . It was followed by ¨Insidious Chapter 2¨ ,¨Insidious 3¨ most of them played by Patrick Wilson , Leigh Whannell , Angus Sampson , Rose Byrne and Lin Shaye .
This is a fantasy movie that contains restless horror as the doomed doll kept in a glass case with warning signs is escaping , then horror emerges and threatening beings attack . Third movie in the Annabelle film series and seventh in The Conjuring Universe. This is the sequel to Anabelle (2014) that directed by John R. Leonetti with Annabelle Wallis , Ward Horton , Tony Amendola , Alfre Woodard and blending in the Conjuring universe , in fact it takes place directly after Ed and Lorraine Warren took the Annabelle doll, in the first Annabelle . Tension , creepy atmosphere , genuine chills , suspense are continued and appearing lurking and menacing into dining room , hallway and rooms . Great loads of screams , shocks , exploitation and terror abound with the usual poltergeister phenomenon caused by the weird ghosts . It's recreated with magnificent make-up and high grade plethora special effects which are frightening and horrifying the spectator . Exception for Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson who appear secondarily at the beginning and final of the movie , the remaining main cast are hardly ever known , they're teens with brief careers but giving passable interpretations , such as : Mckenna Grace , Madison Iseman , Katie Sarife , Michael Cimino and Samara Lee . The Ferryman Charon is based on the Greek mythological deity of the same name : that ferries souls across the River Styx , crossing the lagoon Styx , to the Underworld, tolled with specific golden coins . Charon is sometimes described as having transported the souls of the newly dead across this river into the Underworld, although in many sources it is instead the Acheron which Charon crosses and which is at the entrance of the Underworld . While the samurai armor that features in the Warren occult museum is based on Japanese mythology's demonic warrior the Oni . The picture is dedicated to Lorraine Warren, played in the movie by Vera Farmiga, who passed away two months before the film's release. It displays eerie musical score by Joseph Bishara creating a spooky and sinister atmosphere. Likewise, dark as well atmospheric cinematography by Michael Burguess.
The motion picture was professionally/written/produced by Gary Dauberman . He is an American screenwriter who is best known for writing The Conjuring Universe spin-off horror films Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation and The Nun, and co-writing the 2017 film adaptation of It, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. Well written/produced by James Wan and it was shot in just a few months . Wan is an expert writer and filmmaker on terror genre as he has demonstrated in ¨Saw¨ saga , ¨Dead silence¨, among others . James Wan subsequently directed ¨The Conjuring¨ also starred by Patrick Wilson , another terror film in which keeps it horror with yet another haunted house film . It was followed by ¨Insidious Chapter 2¨ ,¨Insidious 3¨ most of them played by Patrick Wilson , Leigh Whannell , Angus Sampson , Rose Byrne and Lin Shaye .
Return to the Conjuring universe
TheLittleSongbird17 July 2019
Although horror is not my favourite film genre, and have made that known more than once before in the past, there is still high appreciation for it. Although there are a fair share of average at best films or even clunkers (even when trying to take them for what they are or intend to be), there are also an equal fair share of good horror films as well as classics, which won't be named in order to be fair.
Really enjoyed the two 'The Conjuring' films for the same reasons to each other, that they were well-made, well-crafted, suspenseful, entertaining and had genuine shocks. 'Annabelle' is inevitably compared to them, but to me it doesn't compare favourably and could have been much better. Its prequel 'Annabelle: Creation', although far from perfect or great with some of the same mistakes being made, again to me fared better, though again not close to the quality of 'The Conjuring' films. 'The Nun' meanwhile was a mediocre disappointment. Put 'Annabelle Comes Home' in the middle and personally found it a difficult film to rate and review, though it will be easier for others.
'Annabelle Comes Home' looks good. There is a great Gothic atmosphere, lush and darkly atmospheric production design and stylish photography. The supernatural effects are surprisingly excellent too. The music is haunting and the direction brings a genuine eeriness and mysteriousness in places. There are parts that are suitably uneasy and eerie once 'Annabelle Comes Home' gets going.
The pace, again once the film gets into gear, it has been said that the mute vision in the television is the scariest part and do have to agree with this. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga do good jobs, though take a backseat to the younger cast. Was worried that this would not work, but the younger cast carry the film quite well and don't bore and annoy as feared.
However, the story is near-non existent with few surprises and can get very silly. Especially towards the end. Although there are moments of scares and suspense, there are not enough of either and could have done with more build up that would have made them less predictable.
Did feel that the pacing was still very flawed. 'Annabelle Comes Home' takes too long to get going and then the climactic parts feel very rushed. The ending is one of the film's biggest issues, as well as being rushed it was very anti-climactic and bordered on plain ridiculous, as well as illogical. The dialogue is no improvement too, very awkward-sounding and banal, doing little with developing rather clichéd characters.
Summarising, difficult to rate and review. Watchable but never rises above borderline between average and decent. 5/10
Really enjoyed the two 'The Conjuring' films for the same reasons to each other, that they were well-made, well-crafted, suspenseful, entertaining and had genuine shocks. 'Annabelle' is inevitably compared to them, but to me it doesn't compare favourably and could have been much better. Its prequel 'Annabelle: Creation', although far from perfect or great with some of the same mistakes being made, again to me fared better, though again not close to the quality of 'The Conjuring' films. 'The Nun' meanwhile was a mediocre disappointment. Put 'Annabelle Comes Home' in the middle and personally found it a difficult film to rate and review, though it will be easier for others.
'Annabelle Comes Home' looks good. There is a great Gothic atmosphere, lush and darkly atmospheric production design and stylish photography. The supernatural effects are surprisingly excellent too. The music is haunting and the direction brings a genuine eeriness and mysteriousness in places. There are parts that are suitably uneasy and eerie once 'Annabelle Comes Home' gets going.
The pace, again once the film gets into gear, it has been said that the mute vision in the television is the scariest part and do have to agree with this. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga do good jobs, though take a backseat to the younger cast. Was worried that this would not work, but the younger cast carry the film quite well and don't bore and annoy as feared.
However, the story is near-non existent with few surprises and can get very silly. Especially towards the end. Although there are moments of scares and suspense, there are not enough of either and could have done with more build up that would have made them less predictable.
Did feel that the pacing was still very flawed. 'Annabelle Comes Home' takes too long to get going and then the climactic parts feel very rushed. The ending is one of the film's biggest issues, as well as being rushed it was very anti-climactic and bordered on plain ridiculous, as well as illogical. The dialogue is no improvement too, very awkward-sounding and banal, doing little with developing rather clichéd characters.
Summarising, difficult to rate and review. Watchable but never rises above borderline between average and decent. 5/10
Best Annabelle Film
audreydanj27 June 2019
I loved how they went with the classic "babysitter horror" theme. It's such a cliche and overused theme that at first, I was little skeptic on how it would turn out, but to my surprise the director did an incredible job in executing it! Scares were creative as usual and it contained the most humor from past films (wasn't excessive or trying so hard to be funny). Characters really grow on you and Judy (the Warrens daughter) became my new favorite! Definitely the best one out of all the Annabelle films.
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