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Creepy Doll Annabelle Is Just as Restless in Quarantine as Everyone Else

The Conjuring breakout star/creepy, creepy doll Annabelle is facing her own sort of quarantine: unable to shoot more spooky movies, she’s forced to live on the New Line Cinema lot, more or less entirely alone. How has she been coping? According to this filmed short, about as well as everyone else. Which is to say:…

io9 Julie Muncy Aug 2

The 5 Biggest Horror Trends of the Last Decade

Horror movies have long mined their frights from real-life fears, tucking social commentary into fantastical tales of slashers, body-snatchers, and other metaphorical ghouls. The past decade has seen the genre hold a mirror up to the world, with powerful results. Here are five notable horror trends since 2009. More diversity Hollywood’s long-overdue push toward equal…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Nov 21

8 Memorable Movie Murders, All Committed By Killer Dolls

Scary dolls are a common device in horror movies. But the dolls don’t always kill people—remember, that hideous clown in Poltergeist may have sparked plenty of nightmares, but somehow it didn’t actually murder anyone. However, there are still plenty of maniacal Toys “R” Us escapees running around out there, racking up body counts. Here are…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Jun 27

Annabelle Is on a Rampage in the Latest Trailer for Annabelle Comes Home

If you’re babysitting for a couple of paranormal investigators, maybe don’t go snooping around the protective case containing the obviously terrifying doll. Unfortunately for the characters of Annabelle Comes Home, that’s exactly what happens. Directed by Gary Dauberman, this is the third in the Annabelle franchise and latest in the ever-expanding Conjuring universe. Ed and…

Trailers Germain Lussier May 28

The New Trailer for Annabelle Comes Home Is an Object Lesson in Leaving the Door Locked

Sometimes, you really should just not go into the room. In the newest movie in the Annabelle series of creepy doll flicks, the eponymous evil demon doll finds itself locked in a room full of evil artifacts, sealed behind a number of wards and holy protections. Which is all well and good, until someone just…

Movies Julie Muncy Mar 31

Space Jam 2 Finally Has a Release Date and We’ll See Godzilla vs. Kong Earlier Than Expected

Release dates you’ve been waiting years for! Come on and slam, and get ready for the next installment of the jam. Warner Bros. has revealed when LeBron James’ long-awaited sequel to the hit Looney Tunes basketball adventure is coming. As reported by Deadline, Space Jam 2 is officially hitting theaters on July 16, 2021. According…

Movies Beth Elderkin Feb 22

A Terrifying New Monster Joined the Nun and Pennywise at New Line’s Horror Presentation

Well, “new” as in “new to recent horror cinema.” The monster in question has actually been spawning nightmares for generations, as we learned at New Line’s “ScareDiego” horror presentation at Comic-Con last night. And, of course, we also caught up with It’s Pennywise and the glowering star of The Nun. It: Chapter Two was up…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Jul 19

10 Feature Films Inspired By Real-Life Ghost Stories

“Real-life” doesn’t necessarily mean “true,” especially when the context is ghost stories but spooky legends have a way of influencing pop culture, as in the upcoming Winchester starring Helen Mirren. The film is based on the life of a real person who believed spirits were guiding the construction of her mansion. In honor of Sarah…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Jan 29

The Conjuring Series Is Getting Yet Another Spin-Off Movie

James Wan’s The Conjuring was huge hit, bringing forth The Conjuring 2 and spin-off Annabelle—as well as spin-off sequel Annabelle: Creation (due in August) and Conjuring 2 spin-off The Nun (due in 2018). And now, yet another movie inspired by the series is on the way. Can you guess what it is? If you’ve seen…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Jun 14

The Conjuring 2‘s Demonic Nun Is Getting a Spin-Off Movie

The Conjuring was a huge hit, and it spawned spin-off Annabelle, which was also a huge hit. The Conjuring 2 has kept up the box-office streak, so naturally it’s getting a spin-off flick, too. But instead of being about a haunted object that was peripheral to the main plot, it’ll be about the film’s big…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Jun 15

The Babadook Is The Best Movie You’ll Only Want To Watch Once

The Babadook is one of the best horror movies we’ve seen in years, with a clever structure and a strong focus on character. But this movie will also put you through the wringer. Emotionally, psychologically. You’ll be thinking about it for days, but you may not want to see this masterpiece twice. Very minor spoilers…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Nov 28

6 Types Of Movies We Never Want To See Again

Lately, every movie seems to be a sequel or reboot — but it doesn’t stop there. Because the movie industry is increasingly dependent on creating franchises, we’re seeing some bastardized forms, that are just designed to keep franchises alive. Here are six newfangled types of movies that we’re already tired of. Top image: Spider-Man 3.…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Oct 20

This Anabelle and Toy Story mashup will haunt your dreams tonight

I never thought Woody could be portrayed as a horror character until I saw this video of Toy Story mashed up with Annabelle. It’s so scary that it will haunt my dreams tonight, tomorrow, and the rest of the week. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook

Sploid Omar Kardoudi Oct 7

That Prequel About The Scary Doll From The Conjuring Is Lifeless

The Conjuring was a breath of fresh air, because it was a super-scary movie that really made you care about its characters. Now there’s a new prequel, about that creepy doll that barely appeared in The Conjuring. But Annabelle is a major step backwards, a movie about the horror of domesticity that pulls its punches.…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Oct 3

The Latest Game Of Thrones Photos Reveal A Surprising Season 5 Location

Oscar Isaac drops some tantalizing Star Wars hints. The Deadpool writer insists there’s been no decision on the film’s rating. Two Game of Thrones actors join Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. Syfy is making a show about alien terrorists. Plus Person of Interest, Walking Dead and Agent Carter! Spoilers now! Top image: The Walking Dead…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Sep 24

Annabelle Trailer Suggests—Maybe Don’t Fill Your Home With Creepy Dolls

Horror movie Annabelle is entirely about the possessed (real-life) doll that was featured in The Conjuring. She’s scary in her own right, but the trailer kind of has me asking, if you’re filling your house with horrifying, definitely possessed dolls… aren’t you bringing this doll rampage upon yourself? Case in point, the husband comes in…

Trailers Meredith Woerner Aug 21

Fall Movie Guide: 6 Movies We’re Sure Will Rock, Plus 23 Contenders

This is a great time to be a fan of science fiction and fantasy movies, and this fall is jam-packed with wonder and fascination. There are huge sequels, like Hunger Games and The Hobbit. But also some huge wild cards, like Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and Ridley Scott’s Exodus. Here are 29 movies to look out…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Aug 13

The Freaky Doll From The Conjuring Now Has A Trailer For Her Own Movie

Ever wonder how Annabelle, that creepy doll from The Conjuring, got evilized? Me neither, but too bad. This is your nightmare, starring a chorus line of creepy dolls and Annabelle. Basically, the trailer shows how Annabelle was made, so I guess this isn’t really an origin story—more of a “this is all the terrible shit…

Trailers Meredith Woerner Jul 17

Kevin Feige shoots down every Doctor Strange rumor!

Get a much closer look at Godzilla! Plus find out about filming for Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. Bryan Singer talks time travel in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Plus another new Game of Thrones teaser. And the team that brought us Sleepy Hollow now presents Matador! Spoilers now! Top image: Godzilla…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Feb 27

Gillian Welch: Annabelle

You think the Geto Boys’ lyrics are disturbing? Sure, the glorification of rape will make anyone cringe, but in “Annabelle,” Gillian Welch sings the part of a sharecropping mother who has to bury her daughter. Messed up. The story, along with Welch’s haunting voice and spooky harmonies, send a chill from my neck all the…

Tech News Joe Brown Sep 16

Creepy Doll Annabelle Is Just as Restless in Quarantine as Everyone Else

The 5 Biggest Horror Trends of the Last Decade

8 Memorable Movie Murders, All Committed By Killer Dolls

Annabelle Is on a Rampage in the Latest Trailer for Annabelle Comes Home

The New Trailer for Annabelle Comes Home Is an Object Lesson in Leaving the Door Locked

Space Jam 2 Finally Has a Release Date and We’ll See Godzilla vs. Kong Earlier Than Expected

A Terrifying New Monster Joined the Nun and Pennywise at New Line’s Horror Presentation

10 Feature Films Inspired By Real-Life Ghost Stories

The Conjuring Series Is Getting Yet Another Spin-Off Movie

The Conjuring 2‘s Demonic Nun Is Getting a Spin-Off Movie

The Babadook Is The Best Movie You’ll Only Want To Watch Once

6 Types Of Movies We Never Want To See Again

This Anabelle and Toy Story mashup will haunt your dreams tonight

That Prequel About The Scary Doll From The Conjuring Is Lifeless

The Latest Game Of Thrones Photos Reveal A Surprising Season 5 Location

Annabelle Trailer Suggests—Maybe Don’t Fill Your Home With Creepy Dolls

Fall Movie Guide: 6 Movies We’re Sure Will Rock, Plus 23 Contenders

The Freaky Doll From The Conjuring Now Has A Trailer For Her Own Movie

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Gillian Welch: Annabelle

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