Most blog reviews agree that while Annabelle has effective jump scares, it lacks the depth and atmosphere established by James Wan in the original film. Is it Based on a True Story?
Reviewers often praise the creative cinematography , such as the "basement elevator" scene, and the unsettling score by Joseph Bishara. Annabelle 2014
The story follows a young expectant couple, Mia (Annabelle Wallis) and John Form (Ward Horton), who experience a terrifying home invasion by satanic cultists. During the attack, a cult member dies while holding a vintage porcelain doll, transferring a demonic presence into it. The haunting follows the couple to a new apartment in Pasadena, specifically targeting their newborn daughter, Leah . Critical Consensus & Blog Highlights Most blog reviews agree that while Annabelle has