Was Annabelle based on a true story?

No. Nothing about the story in Annabelle is based on real events — John and Mia are fictional characters. The films are, however, based on the real Annabelle doll, a normal-looking Raggedy Ann Doll with no porcelain, like in the film.
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What is the Annabelle movie based on?

It is a prequel to 2013's The Conjuring and the second installment in the Conjuring Universe franchise. The film was inspired by a story of a doll named Annabelle told by Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film stars Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, and Alfre Woodard.
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Is conjuring based on a true story?

Fans would be shocked to know that the horrific exorcism scene in The Conjuring was based on a real-life séance conducted by Lorraine Warren in the house to contact the spirits that were terrorizing the Perron family.
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Is the nun a true story?

The Nun is not based on a true story. But it's possible The Nun was inspired by several of the Warren's cases, even though the things that happened in those cases may or may not be true.
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Is insidious true?

Insidious: Based on true life experiences Paperback – January 14, 2019.
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What horror movie was based on a true story?

"The Exorcist" (1973)

Often referred to as the scariest horror movie in history, “The Exorcist” is based on a true story.
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Is Chucky real?

Charles Lee "Chucky" Ray is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Child's Play slasher film franchise. Chucky is portrayed as a vicious serial killer who, as he bleeds out from a gunshot wound, transfers his soul into a "Good Guy" doll and continuously tries to transfer to a human body.
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How scary is Annabelle?

Parents need to know that Annabelle is a prequel to the horror movie The Conjuring, about a possessed doll. There's lots of bloody horror, splattering blood, and scary images, plus some jump-shock moments, shooting, fighting, and dead bodies.
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Can a 14 year old watch Annabelle?

It's good for ages 14+
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Which Annabelle is scariest?

For now though, it's time to rank Annabelle's cinematic adventures in terror.
  1. Annabelle (2014) Rarely is the first entry in a horror series the worst, but that's definitely the case with Annabelle. ...
  2. Annabelle Comes Home (2019) ...
  3. Annabelle: Creation (2017)
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Is jigsaw real?

John Kramer (colloquial: "The Jigsaw Killer") is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Saw franchise. Jigsaw made his debut in the first film of the series, Saw, and appears in all subsequent sequels, with the exception of Spiral. He is portrayed by American actor Tobin Bell. M.O.
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Is Michael Myers real?

No, Michael Myers isn't real and there was never a serial killing that the character or Halloween movies were based on. Michael Myers was inspired by a young boy that John Carpenter met during a college trip.
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Is Halloween based on a true story?

The iconic, low-budget horror film Halloween terrified and haunted audiences for years, beginning with the original 1978 release. While most people believe the film is a work of fiction, the inspiration came from director and co-writer John Carpenter's experiences and true-crime horror.
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What is the scariest true horror movie?

Here are 25 horror movies based on true incidents that you absolutely need to see:
  1. The Exorcist (1973) ...
  2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) ...
  3. A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010) ...
  4. Child's Play (1988) ...
  5. The Amityville Horror (2005) ...
  6. Psycho (1960) ...
  7. The Girl Next Door (2007) ...
  8. The Conjuring (2013)
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What is the scariest movie on Netflix based on a true story?

The Conjuring (Netflix)

Ed and Lorraine Warren really were two famous paranormal investigators who have been associated with a number of high-profile cases, including the Amityville Haunting. The plot of this first film is based on a real Warren case from 1971, although the movie obviously takes great liberties.
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Is Jeepers Creepers real?

Dennis DePue was a real-life killer that inspired the horror movie Jeepers Creepers! Plenty of horror movies have been inspired by actual events over the years, from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Child's Play.
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Was Jason a real person?

You can relax! Jason Voorhees is not a real person, the fictional character was created by Victor Miller the writer responsible for 1980's Friday the 13th. While the character might have had some real-life inspiration there was no one individual responsible for the character or his distinct appearance in mannerisms.
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Is Michael Myers still alive?

The only death Michael received was in 1981's Halloween II (which celebrated its 40th-anniversary last year) when he supposedly burned to death. Even then, the death was taken back seven years later, and ever since he's never truly died.
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Are Saw traps real?

The horrific reverse bear trap device featured in Saw and its sequels was inspired by real life torture devices from the medieval era. As gruesome and nightmarish as it may appear on-screen, the horrific reverse bear trap featured in Saw and its sequels was inspired by real life torture devices of the middle ages.
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Was there a real jigsaw killer?

Jeffrey Howe (1960 – 8 March 2009) was a British businessman who was murdered by Stephen T Marshall. His dismembered body parts were scattered across Hertfordshire and Leicestershire, leading to him being known in the press as Jigsaw Man. Marshall became known as the Jigsaw Killer.
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Would Saw traps work in real life?

Unfortunately, it most certainly is possible to find a real life Jigsaw trap house that is rigged up with poison gas. Poison gas is a really hard adversary to beat. Firstly, it would have to be detectable and a lot of gas used for poisoning can be odorless. Secondly, it requires a chemical respirator.
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What is the number 1 scariest movie?

Read on to find out what our fans determined were the 10 Scariest Horror Movies Ever.
  • The Exorcist (1973)
  • Hereditary (2018)
  • The Conjuring (2013)
  • The Shining (1980)
  • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
  • The Ring (2002)
  • Halloween (1978)
  • Sinister (2012)
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What is the demon's name in Annabelle?

Malthus, also known as the Annabelle Demon, is the main antagonist of Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation and Annabelle Comes Home. It is a malevolent entity that latched onto a porcelain doll known as Annabelle.
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