Annabelle Comes Home

Jumping into "Annabelle Comes Home," it's pretty intriguing how the film builds on the lore established in previous entries of the Conjuring universe. So,Ed and Lorraine Warren, the famous demonologists, decide to lock up the creepy Annabelle doll in their artifact room, where they think it’s, you know, safe. They even go the extra mile with some holy blessings and stuff, but honestly, that feels like a bit of a Band Aid solution for what’s lurking in there. The real meat of the story happens when Annabelle stirs up all sorts of trouble by waking up other spirits trapped in that room. Like,talk about a bad idea! The target this time is their ten year old daughter, Judy, and her babysitter and friend. There’s something super unsettling about kids being involved in horror films, right? It adds this layer of vulnerability. You can’t help but feel for Judy, who’s already living with the heavy burden of having parents who deal with dark forces. That whole idea of kids in peril,especially in a horror flick, just kinda raises the stakes. The vibe of the movie is pretty classic horror. You’ve got that creeping tension,the old school jump scares, and a couple of eerie moments that linger long after they happen. there’s a certain thrill in the way the atmosphere is built. you can really feel that tension growing,and then bam something pops out at you. And I dunno, I’m not always a fan of jump scares,but in this movie, they’re kind of effective. It’s not like every scare is a home run, but some genuinely work,and those moments can get your heart racing. Now,the characters, especially Judy,kind of pull you in too.

She’s played by Mckenna Grace, and honestly, she really captures that blend of innocence and bravery. She’s got this maturity about her,grappling with things most kids don’t even think about. You see her trying to protect her friends, trying to figure things out, and it just makes you root for her. The friendship dynamic with her babysitter and friend is nice,though I wish it were a bit deeper. They sort of just feel like pawns in the game rather than fully fleshed out characters. maybe that’s just the nature of horror movies,you know? Sometimes you get characters that feel more like tropes than real people. Then there's the pacing. It starts off a bit slow,which isn't always a bad thing. you need that buildup to let the horror breathe a bit. But there were moments where I found myself thinking,“Okay, let’s get to the scary stuff.” It picks up as it goes along,but yeah, I guess I expected a little more adrenaline early on. It's all about finding that sweet spot between building tension and keeping the audience engaged, and it's a tricky balance. another thing that stood out is the visuals. The way the artifact room is designed is just cool,full of little details that hint at all these dark stories. You can almost feel the history behind each object. But sometimes the CGI feels a tad overdone,especially with some of the spirits.