Annabelle Comes Home is one of the better movies in the Conjuring Universe and the best of the Annabelle series. This movie is about the Warren’s daughter and her two baby sisters who awaken the evil spirit trapped in the doll. McKenna Grace gives a great performance. She helps ground the more ridiculous scenes while also making us care about her. Madison Iseman gives a really good performance. There is not a ton to her character but she is likable enough to root for. Katie Sarife gives a decent performance. It improves later on in the film but in the first half she is so stupid she is impossible to like. Michael Cimino is a lot of fun in his small supporting role. The best part of this movie is the return of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. They are the heart of this franchise and their small role here is no exception. Gary Dauberman did a great job directing. This is a jump scare fest but he wisely fakes us out numerous times so we do not always see them coming. The script is fine with likable enough characters. The story here is minimal and the movie plays more like a haunted house experience than a film. At 106 minutes the movie has slow parts. The start is strong and very intriguing but not a ton happens in the second act. However, the third act is pure horror fun with plenty of new creepy demons and a pace that does not slow down. Overall, Annabelle Comes Home is another fun entry into the Conjuring Universe and the best spinoff yet.
6.5/10
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