The original Annabelle in the real-life Warren cases was actually a soft, handmade-style Raggedy Ann doll with a sweet triangular nose, rosy cheeks, and bright red yarn hair. She didn’t look scary at all. Her design in The Conjuring universe, however, makes it clear that this doll is perfect for demonic possession.
She has a cracked porcelain face, bulging glassy eyes, and protruding cheeks. Her eyes are framed with black shadow, and the lines of her smile are deeply grooved, making her look like an eerie blend of a little girl and an old woman.
What’s truly frightening about Annabelle is that she can control everything around her: lights flicker, shadows appear, and doors creak open on their own. Sometimes, she pops up in unexpected places or gradually turns her head. Director James Wan masterfully crafts the slow-burn jump scares that make audiences wary of what she will do next.
Whenever you see her, you know something terrifying is just around the corner—whether it be a demon, someone’s death, or the unholy appearance of that ghastly nun.
