![This is one pissed-off looking doll for sure. Not sure why any kid would want to get near it. But it’s just a movie. “Annabelle: Creation,” now playing. Photo Credit: New Line Cinema](/images/resized/images/news/2016/123_aug11/1_100_100.jpg)
Rating: «« out of 4 stars
Running Time: 109 min.
Annabelle is an evil and decidedly creepy-looking porcelain plaything that first received attention for its brief but memorable turn in The Conjuring. The bit stood out so much that the toy received its own film in 2014. While the press (myself included) were less enamored with the spin-off, it was successful enough to spawn this week’s follow-up, Annabelle: Creation. As expected, this prequel/sequel is far from a classic. Still, those who enjoy a chill or two may find a few of their hairs standing on end.
Set in the 1950s, the story involves doll-maker Samuel Mullins (Anthony LaPaglia) and his wife Esther (Miranda Otto), who...