type : Supernatural Horror film
Rate : 7.7/10
Annabelle: Creation is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by David F. Sandberg, and written by Gary Dauberman. It is a prequel to 2014's Annabelle and the fourth film in The Conjuring film series. It tells the story behind the origin of the possessed Annabelle doll. The film stars Stephanie Sigman, Talitha Bateman, Anthony LaPaglia, and Miranda Otto. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 11, 2017. The film premiered on June 19, 2017, at the LA Film Festival and has received very positive reviews from film critics.
Production
The film is a spin-off of the movie "The Conjuring" focusing on the origins of the Annabelle doll found in that film. Still the film was designed to be stand alone yet at the same time catering to fans of "The Conjuring" who would already be familiar with the latter film. According to Backstage.com the film was one of the first in a new strategy by distributors Warner Brothers and New Line "that capitalizes on the built-in fan bases for successful films, allowing for smaller budgets and production time with a bigger payout on the back end.
Casting was announced in January 2014 with Annabelle Wallis and Ward Horton playing the leads. with actors Eric Ladinn Brian Howie and Alfre Woodward also being announced that month.
Principal photography began on January 27, 2014, at The Book Shop in Covina.On February 25, 2014, filming continued at an apartment in South Normandie Avenue of Los Angeles County where the 55-member crew shot for several days.
Director Leonetti and producer Safran told reporters that the Annabelle set was "haunted" and that they thought "supernatural phenomena" had occurred there. The film was shot in sequence so that the actors were always aware of their emotional arcs.
Cast
- Stephanie Sigman as Sister Charlotte
- Talitha Bateman as Janice
- Lulu Wilson as Linda
- Philippa Coulthard as Nancy
- Grace Fulton as Carol
- Lou Lou Safran as Tierney
- Samara Lee as Annabelle "Bee" Mullins
- Tayler Buck as Kate
- Anthony LaPaglia as Samuel Mullins
- Miranda Otto as Esther Mullins
- Mark Bramhall as Father Massey
- Adam Bartley as Officer Fuller
- Alicia Vela-Bailey as Evil Mrs. Mullins
- Lotta Losten as the adoption agent
- Joseph Bishara as Annabelle Demon
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