Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Let me just say it plain and simple: this movie was an atrocity to the horror film genre. There were virtually nothing good about this film. Some of the scary moments were good. But overall, nothing spectacular about this film. I'd say that even though I am not a diehard horror film fan, those who are will be very disappointed in this film. Due to its lack of scariness and well, overall boringness.

Need I say more? This film is just so dumb. It plagues with fake scares from its characters and it has pretty much no story development. And to make matters worse, it was predictable. Like you knew what to expect what was coming. And sure enough, these things come true in the end. 

Director David Sandberg (Lights Out) conjures an utterly waste of potential. There's practically nothing original about this film. Considering this film is part of a series of films that have continued to earn mega dollars, this film has fallen prey to awful storytelling as a sequel to a film. 

Under no circumstances is the acting in here worth praise. It's fake and scripted, nothing special. It does however fit right into the garbage that is this film. 

Though the film is utter garbage, some parts of this film aren't bad. Some of the film does offer genuine frights. I'd say every time the self titled doll: Annabelle appeared on screen or something as freaky as a door opening-automatically, when she wouldn't be there are some of the film best moments. Also, would say that parts where the doll goes full on satanic--- such as when she kills residents of this house. 

One of the films few other good qualities was the haunting and chilling score. It resembles a Stephen King esque score and is very effective. But it's not enough to save the film from falling into the depths of hell. 

For a runtime of just under two hours, everything feels as if it's muddled together with a pinch of- no, a heaping pile of sloppiness. Horror film fans will be truly disappointed in this film. There's definitely other films out there worth your time. 

Rate: D- 

Director: David Sandberg 

Starring: Stephanie Sigman, Lulu Wilson, Talitha Bateman 

MPAA Rating: R (for horror violence and terror) 

Synopsis: A couple still grieving the death of their daughter take in children from a local orphanage, but the family are soon terrorized by a demented doll known as Annabelle. 

Runtime: 1 Hour and 50 Minutes 

Photo: New Line Cinema

Malawski’s Movie Rating System

A+ = Exceptional, One of a Kind, Masterpiece. Definite award season contender

A= Pure enjoyment, happy feeling. Satisfaction

A- = One to remember. Unforgettable

B+ = Can get a little over the top. But, it makes out as a good film.

B= This film has the potential to be better. Lacks in consistency

B- = Watches occasionally

C+ = Guilty pleasure territory

C= Causes viewer frustration due to lack of depth in the story

D+ = I hated this movie. Some parts were good. Overall, the film was garbage

D= Very few to no good parts about this movie

D- = Minimal qualities of excellence

F= Don’t even bother watching it. It’s that bad.