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Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Horror fans spooked as Annabelle doll goes on tour despite edict it should never be moved
A haunted doll being toured across America has spooked social media users after organizers ignored a chilling warning that it should never be moved. The Raggedy Ann figure, Annabelle, is the focus of fevered attention as another sequel in The Conjuring Universe is set to be released this year. But what really has TikTokers rattled is the Devils On The Run Tour, which is displaying items including Annabelle from the now-closed Warrens Occult Museum collection in Monroe, Connecticut. The doll captured the imagination of millions after paranormal investigator and former host of Paranormal State, Ryan Daniel Buell, posted videos of the occult tour. Yet many are deeply unsettled that the Warrens' warnings that Annabelle should never be moved are being flouted. Paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren set up their museum after investigating the doll in the 1970s following a haunting encounter. The 3ft tall plaything was a gift to a Hartford, Connecticut, nurse in 1970 who brought it home. But she and her roommates began reporting unexplained behavior from the doll, according to the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR). Annabelle reportedly moved on her own and at one point attacked the fiance of one of its owners. That's when the Warrens stepped in to investigate. The couple claimed the doll was being manipulated by a spirit and performed an exorcism before taking it away with them. Annabelle then became one of the most well-known haunted items following the Conjuring and Annabelle movie franchises. Now, as she tours the country with other items from the Warren's museum, Buell has been providing updates on the doll's progress. Buell posted a video discussing Annabelle's appearance at West Virginia State Penitentiary, and he recalled his own haunting experience at the allegedly haunted site in 2009. 'This is the first time we're bringing haunted artifacts into West Virginia State Penitentiary, so that's gonna be interesting. Especially Annabelle, like the real Annabelle,' he said. Buell explained that the doll was 'slowly' being transported to San Antonio, Texas, for Psychic Festival. 'I think this is the furthest she's travelled in decades, if not ever, so we'll see how tonight goes.' He added that she would be 'secure' with members of NESPR and they would have a Catholic priest with them. Buell then shared videos of the doll in the penitentiary, which angered many. 'Lorraine said not to move her. THE WARRENS SAID NOT TO MOVE HER,' one wrote. Another said: 'Tony should be ashamed of himself cause I know he is apart of it. Ed & Lorraine said no matter what happens to them Annabelle does not leave the museum. Tony has gone against it numerous times for $.' 'Lorraine and Ed rolling over in their graves right now,' another wrote. Buell, however, claimed the couple traveled with Annabelle on tour to teach the public about the items and the occult. Annabelle next went to New Orleans before arriving in San Antonio Friday morning at the 'haunted' Black Swan Inn, according to Buell's posts. Annabelle has remained locked in a case with a sign made by Ed Warren that reads 'positively do not open.' Since the museum's closure, and the Warrens' warnings, Annabelle's case has in fact been opened. The doll is handled only by Daniel Rivera, the senior lead investigator for NESPR, who wears gloves with crosses on them and saint medals in the fingertips. Rivera also built a new box for the doll better suited for transportation. 'So the reason why I built the case was because the museum was closed and we wanted to keep educating the public about these items that Ed and Lorraine collected,' he told CT Insider. Rivera said he added extra protective measures including cutting out crosses on three sides, representing the Catholic Holy Trinity, using a stain infused with holy water and holy oil as well as inscribing the Lord's Prayer and Saint Michael's prayer behind the felt in the case, the outlet reported. The measures were taken to 'contain the evil of Annabelle in this case.' Buell told MySanAntonio that there is 'huge interest in the paranormal' in San Antonio and that it felt like the 'perfect spot to showcase Annabelle and warn people about the dangers of the occult and paranormal.' But not everyone is pleased to have the doll around, as one viewer commented: 'Y'all should have left her where she was, this is so not the Texas thing to do.' Another said: 'They should've left her right where she was at the Warren museum.'
Screen Geek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
'The Conjuring: Last Rites' First Trailer Released
The Conjuring Universe has grown to some surprising lengths since the first movie, titled The Conjuring , was released in 2013. With several sequels and additional spin-offs that act as about prequels and sequels, the brand has proven to be incredibly successful. Now the first trailer for The Conjuring: Last Rites – which is acting as a sort of conclusion to the saga – is available online. It's currently unclear what plans there are, if any, following the release of The Conjuring: Last Rites . As such, the film has so far been teased as the final installment to feature Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as Lorraine and Ed Warren, respectively. Though the title has also been suggested to only end the first 'phase' of the franchise, which could mean there is still plenty of other projects coming from the franchise in the future. In the meantime, however, we'll have to look towards the next installment we do know about – which had its first trailer released. Here's the trailer at The Conjuring: Last Rites : The film takes place five years after The Devil Made Me Do It , which was the third mainline entry in the Conjuring saga, which places Last Rites in 1986. Interestingly, the Warrens are retired in the film, with Patrick's character recovering from his heart attack suffered in the third film. Now they're pulled out of retirement to explore the Smurl family haunting which is based on the real-life case files of the Warrens. Hopefully this effort delivers on its promise of giving closure to the fans. And, if the time calls for it, perhaps an opening for a proper new phase of Conjuring films. As for now, though, The Conjuring: Last Rites looks like a fitting return to form for the mainline series. Fans will be able to see The Conjuring: Last Rites in theaters on September 5, 2025. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the highly-anticipated sequel – and the rest of the Conjuring horror movie franchise – as we have them. If the film is successful enough, we could see an entirely new phase of Conjuring -related media released.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites' scares up a trailer, Cannes adds last-minute films; the Who plots ‘farewell' tour, and more of today's top stories
Gold Derby's for May 8, 2025. The Conjuring: Last Rites, which is described as the last Conjuring film for Ed () and Lorraine Warren (), got a new teaser trailer. The ninth film in the Conjuring Universe, one of the most successful horror franchises of all time, tells the story of the married paranormal investigators' final case, and the trailer invites viewers to "discover why this case was their last." The film is directed by Michael Chaves. It opens in theaters on Sept. 5. More from GoldDerby 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' Why you can't watch Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' at home Everything to know about Celine Song's 'Materialists' with Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal Stick, Apple TV+'s new Ted Lasso-esque sports comedy series, has sent a trailer down the fairway. Owen Wilson stars as Pryce "Stick" Cahill, a washed-up former pro golfer who sees a shot at redemption by coaching Santi Wheeler (Peter Dager), an immensely talented but raw young athlete. The series is created by Jason Keller (Ford v. Ferrari) and also stars Marc Maron, Judy Greer, and Timothy Olyphant. It premieres June 6. The Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off May 13, has added some last-minute films to its lineup, including one new film in competition, s Resurrection, a sci-fi mystery starring Jackson Yee and Shu Qi. The festival is also adding out-of-competition screenings of Eugene Jarecki's Julian Assange documentary The Six Billion Dollar Man, fall of Kabul thriller 13 Days, 13 Nights from director Martin Bourboulon, and Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret's drama Ma Frere. Netflix released a trailer for The Old Guard 2, the followup to 2020's action hit The Old Guard. In the sequel, immortal warror Andy (Charlize Theron) becomes mortal, but still has to go up against a threat that puts the fate of the world in jeopardy. co-stars alongside , , and . Victoria Mahoney takes over as director from Gina Prince-Blythewood. The film streams on July 2. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey announced The Song Is Over Tour, which will feature the Who's final shows in North America. The iconic rock band's farewell tour will start Aug. 16 in Florida and wrap in Las Vegas on Sept. 28, and will include stops at Fenway Park, Madison Square Garden, and the Hollywood Bowl. General ticket sales begin. General tickets go on-sale at 10 a.m. local time May 16 at Netflix released the trailer for Season 3 of the hit dramedy Ginny & Georgia, which premieres on June 5. This season picks up in the aftermath of the Season 2 finale, when Georgia () was arrested for murder during her wedding. Georgia's now on house arrest while her trial goes on, and Ginny () isn't sure if she wants to keep doing the "us against the world" thing she and her mother have always done. The sitcom about twentysomething friends is a staple TV genre, and FX is putting its spin on it with Adults, which just got a trailer ahead of its debut later this month. The series follows Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Paul Baker (Jack Innanen), Issa (Amita Rao), and Anton (Owen Thiele) as they live together in Samir's childhood home in New York City and navigate the fun and anxiety of early adulthood together. The first two episodes air on FX on May 28, and the full eight-episode season will be on Hulu the next day. 9-1-1: Nashville, the forthcoming spinoff of the popular first responder drama, has added country singer LeAnn Rimes and Nashville and According to Jim actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley to its cast. They join previously announced stars Chris O'Donnell and Jessica Capshaw in the southern-friend spinoff, which will air on ABC alongside flagship series 9-1-1. Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) and Michael Sheen (Good Omens) are set to star in family holiday comedy 12 Days of Christmas. Sheen will play a widower who stars receiving the menagerie of animal gifts from the titular song from an unknown sender, and Longoria will play an Animal Protection Services officer investigating the messy conditions. The film is based on a book, The 12 Topsy-Turvy Very Messy Days of Christmas, by James Patterson and Ted Safran. Safran is writing the script, and Ben Gregor is directing. The project will be up for sale at Cannes. Best of GoldDerby 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' How Charlie Cox characterizes Matt Murdock through action scenes in 'Daredevil: Born Again' 'Agatha All Along' star Joe Locke on learning from Kathryn Hahn, musical theater goals, and the 'Heartstopper' movie with Kit Connor Click here to read the full article.
