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Annabelle: Creation (2017)

โ€œYou don't know the real story.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 6,108 votes 1h 50m r Horror

#156 of 319 films from 2017 #406 of 1243 in horror

Directed by David F. Sandberg ยท Written by Gary Dauberman

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Overview

Several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the doll maker's possessed creationโ€”Annabelle.

Cast

Stephanie Sigmanas Sister Charlotte
Talitha Eliana Batemanas Janice
Lulu Wilsonas Linda
Anthony LaPagliaas Samuel Mullins
Miranda Ottoas Esther Mullins
Grace Caroline Curreyas Carol
Philippa Coulthardas Nancy
Samara Leeas Annabelle "Bee" Mullins
Tayler Buckas Kate
Lou Lou Safranas Tierney
Brad Greenquistas Victor Palmeri
Mark Bramhallas Father Massey
Joseph Bisharaas Annabelle Demon
Alicia Vela-Baileyas Evil Mullins / Demon Hands

Facts

Release dateAugust 3, 2017
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresHorror
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$306,592,201 (20.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt5140878

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Questions

How long is Annabelle: Creation?
Annabelle: Creation runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Annabelle: Creation worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 6,108 votes, which places it #156 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 51%) and #406 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Annabelle: Creation?
Annabelle: Creation was directed by David F. Sandberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Shazam! (2019), Lights Out (2016), Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).
Who stars in Annabelle: Creation?
Stephanie Sigman as Sister Charlotte; Talitha Eliana Bateman as Janice; Lulu Wilson as Linda; Anthony LaPaglia as Samuel Mullins; Miranda Otto as Esther Mullins; Grace Caroline Currey as Carol.
What is Annabelle: Creation rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Annabelle: Creation?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32333.

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