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Beware, Annabelle's back to haunt

The origin of the demonically possessed Annabelle is revealed and the final scenes connect back satisfyingly to the franchise.

Published Thu, Aug 10, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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    LONG before the mass production of Mattel and Hasbro, dolls were soulfully handcrafted. As in, they actually had souls.

    Or, if they didn't, they were out to grab yours.

    Beware Annabelle of Annabelle: Creation. You remember her from 2013's The Conjuring, the wooden figurine with the big eyes wearing a chaste white dress. That cameo introduction was followed by her own showcase Annabelle (2014), a US$257 million-grossing hit.

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