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3 days ago
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Matt Rife Warned About Endangering Lives With Paranormal Exploration
Matt Rife's status as the new owner of an occult museum has paranormal experts concerned about his plans. Critics subtly hinted that the media personality should stick to comedy instead of diving headfirst into a world he knows nothing about. The comedian sparked worries about fans' safety after declaring he would open Ed and Lorraine Warren's infamous Connecticut home to the public. Matt Rife announced he purchased the home and occult museum with his close pal Elton Castee days earlier. The news followed the shocking death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, who had been touring with the terrifying Annabelle doll. Paranormal Experts Implore Matt Rife To Be Cautious Of Dark Forces Horror and paranormal fans know the story behind the Warrens' home and occult museum, which houses several terrifying items, including the infamous Annabelle doll. The couple, whose lives and case studies have influenced numerous movies, were reportedly against publicizing their collection. Chris McKinnell, a paranormal researcher and the grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren, claimed Rife's plans to open the property for exploration did not align with his late grandparents' goals. He stressed that their home 'was never meant to be a public attraction' but a 'controlled environment ... for education, spiritual research and protection.' McKinnell implored Rife to consult paranormal experts like himself before moving forward with his public exploration plans, noting he would endanger lives by exposing them to dark forces without adequate protection. He told TMZ: 'We're dealing with forces we don't fully understand. That demands more than curiosity. It demands context, caution, and spiritual responsibility. The Warrens' Grandson Foresaw The Annabelle Tour Tragedy McKinnell noted his warning was not to be dismissed, as he foresaw bad things happening when the late Rivera took Annabelle on tour. He had warned the paranormal investigator and fans about the negative impacts of having the doll on the road weeks before Rivera's death. According to McKinnell, Annabelle warranted caution because the doll has 'negative energy attached to it, and it can be deadly.' As Rife is the new owner of the doll and other occult objects in the Warrens' collections, he stressed that the comedian shouldn't underestimate the evil attached to these items. Philip Siracusa, the former owner of the infamous home, echoed similar sentiments about the dark forces at play. He suspected Rife and his pal were chosen to become the property's new owners for a reason and hoped the pair 'will get through this alive.' The Public May Be Endangered If They Visit The Home Siracusa, like McKinnell, stressed that the Warrens kept their home private for a long time for a good reason. He claimed their collection of occult items wasn't to be trifled with, as they contained a 'dark force' that could attach itself to people. On that note, Siracusa argued that Rife was endangering the public by allowing them to explore the property. He claimed these dark forces could follow people even after leaving the home and feared the worst might happen, saying, 'People are going to get hurt. It's a recipe for disaster.' Rife announced he and his pal, Castee, had purchased the Warrens' home and occult museum early this month. The Blast covered the story, reporting that he planned to open the property for 'overnight stays and museum tours' so fans could 'experience and learn all the haunted history surrounding this amazing place." The Comedian's Legal Guardianship Follows His Plastic Surgery Rumors Rife became the new legal guardian of the Warrens' home and occult museum months after silencing the plastic surgery rumors. The Blast shared that he addressed the speculations in his memoir, "Your Mom's Gonna Love Me." In the book, Rife stressed that he never went under the knife to achieve his chiseled face; instead, his looks stemmed from delayed puberty. He explained that he went from looking like "a 13-year-old" to looking "an actual grown-ish man" within a few months. In addition to delayed puberty, Rife credited his toned and muscular physique to lifting weights. He claimed he started each day at the gym, revealing fellow comedian Dane Cook as his workout partner. Besides helping him stay fit, Rife noted lifting weights improved his mental health. Matt Rife Is Off The Market With A New Girlfriend Hitting the gym didn't just help Rife obtain excellent physical and mental health, as it seemed to have improved his A-game. The comedian made waves for dating fitness influencer Mariah Morse after they were spotted at a Rhode Island club. The pair, per TMZ, were seen holding hands as they entered the establishment for what appeared to be a group date. Morse shared pictures from the outing on her Instagram page, capturing her posing next to Rife and their other pals. Morse also implied her relationship with Rife was serious by sharing a picture with his dog, Hammer, and captioned the cute post, "besties." The blossoming relationship between the pair came months after Rife ended his romance with Jessica Lord last summer. Is Matt Rife biting off more than he can chew with his paranormal public exploration?
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3 days ago
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Matt Rife Now Owns Annabelle Doll Weeks After Dan Rivera's Death
Comedian just made the scariest purchase of his life. The 29-year-old stand-up revealed Friday that he is now the proud owner of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren's infamous Connecticut home and occult museum, which means Matt Rife is also the new 'legal guardian' of one of the most notorious haunted objects in the world: the doll. Matt Rife Snaps Up Haunted Warren House, Becomes Guardian Of Paranormal History Rife said he teamed up with his pal, YouTube star Elton Castee, to buy the centuries-old Monroe farmhouse that once belonged to the real-life couple behind over 3,000 paranormal investigations, stories that went on to inspire horror classics like "The Conjuring" and "The Amityville Horror." 'Ed and Lorraine Warren are who took demonology, ghost hunting, and paranormal investigation and made it mainstream,' Rife explained to fans on TikTok, calling the home 'one of the most important and prominent pieces of paranormal history in the world.' While Rife stayed tight-lipped on the exact purchase price, he didn't hold back when it came to hyping up the house's bone-chilling contents. 'We plan to open the house for overnight stays and museum tours so you yourself can experience and learn all the haunted history surrounding this amazing place,' he wrote. Raggedy Ann Doll Turned Demonic Legend Unlike the porcelain-faced Hollywood version, the real Annabelle is actually a giant Raggedy Ann doll. Her chilling tale began in 1970, when a nursing student named Donna received her as a gift from her mother. It wasn't long before strange things started happening. The doll would shift positions on its own, leave behind creepy handwritten notes, and even appeared to have blood-like red stains on her chest and hands. Things got darker when a friend claimed Annabelle tried to strangle him in his sleep and later woke up with mysterious scratches across his chest. That's when Ed and Lorraine Warren were called in. The famed investigators determined the doll wasn't haunted by a child's spirit, as a medium first suggested, but instead was being used as a conduit for a demonic entity. Paranormal Investigator Dies Suddenly After Touring With Annabelle Doll The Annabelle legend only grew darker after the sudden death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, who had most recently been touring the doll across the country as part of the Devils on the Run exhibit. Rivera was found dead in his Pennsylvania hotel room on Sunday night, July 13, just hours after wrapping a sold-out three-day event in Gettysburg. Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow confirmed to PEOPLE that while Rivera's body was discovered inside his room, the infamous Annabelle doll was not present at the scene. The Pennsylvania State Police later issued a report, stating, 'Members from PSP Gettysburg responded to a hotel in Straban Township, Adams County for a report of a deceased [man]. The decedent was discovered in his hotel room by workers.' Authorities noted that 'nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene." Matt Rife Buys Haunted Warren Home Just As 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' Trailer Drops Rife's eerie new investment couldn't come at a more fitting time. His big reveal landed just as Warner Bros. dropped the first trailer for "The Conjuring: Last Rites," the final chapter in the billion-dollar horror franchise inspired by Ed and Lorraine Warren's case files. The sneak peek takes fans back to 1986, with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga returning as the famed demon-fighting duo. This time, they're investigating the Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania, only to discover the entity tormenting the family is the same demon from their very first case. 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' Trailer Reveals Judy Warren's Haunting Fate In Full-Circle Finale The trailer also teases a chilling twist. The demon isn't finished with the Warrens' daughter, Judy (Mia Tomlinson), who's now an adult. In one scene, Judy, wearing a wedding dress, is attacked by her sinister reflection in a hall of mirrors, a callback that promises to tie the series full circle. 'Lorraine's got this full-bar wifi of clairvoyance, and there's a bar or two that start popping up for Judy,' Vera Farmiga told Entertainment Weekly earlier this year. 'She's obviously inherited this spiritual sensitivity… Judy has been the quiet force right behind everything that Lorraine does. She's the light. She's the reason that Lorraine still fights when she feels like there's nothing left to give.' With the real-life Warren home now in the hands of Rife, and "The Conjuring" franchise bowing out with its most personal story yet, fans of the supernatural say the timing feels almost supernatural itself.
CNA
05-08-2025
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Comedian Matt Rife is legal guardian of real-life Annabelle doll after buying home of couple who inspired The Conjuring
In a development that could very well serve as the basis of a future Conjuring movie, popular American comedian Matt Rife announced on Saturday (Aug 2) that he and YouTuber Elton Castee have purchased the house and museum of the late paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren – the couple who inspired the horror franchise The Conjuring. Calling the house "the most important and prominent piece of paranormal history in the world", Rife said that, with the purchase, he and Castee are now "the legal guardians and caretakers" of 750 artefacts in the Warrens' museum, including the original Annabelle doll. According to the Warrens, Annabelle, a Raggedy Ann doll, is "demonically possessed" and kept in a specially built case. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Rife (@mattrife) In a video on his social media pages, Rife added that fans will soon be able to book stays at the Warrens' house and "investigate the house and [its] history as well as the museum and all the artefacts inside it". "This is the most random hobby ever but it's so f****** cool man," quipped Rife. "I should probably collect stamps or something. Might be a little safer." It's with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera. We... Posted by New England Society for Psychic Research - NESPR on Monday, July 14, 2025 The news comes weeks after it was reported that celebrity paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died while he was touring with the Annabelle doll. Rivera's autopsy results are still pending. However, the police have classified his death as a "natural death". In September, Hollywood stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will step into the shoes of Ed and Lorraine Warren once again in the upcoming movie The Conjuring: Last Rites.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
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Matt Rife Is Now The Caretaker Of The "Annabelle" Doll, And People Are Rightfully Concerned
Annabelle has a new babysitter! Comedian Matt Rife just announced that he and YouTuber Elton Castee purchased the home of Ed and Lorraine Warren. According to his video, Matt said he is now "the legal guardian for at least the next 5 years" of the Warrens' "haunted collection," which includes the seemingly haunted Annabelle doll. Related: Ed and Lorraine were paranormal investigators depicted in the Conjuring franchise by actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The pair founded the Warren Occult Museum where they housed the allegedly haunted artifacts from their investigations. "We do not legally own the items, but we are the legal guardians and caretakers of the items," Matt said, adding that fans will have a chance to "book a night or weekend" in the Warrens' former home, as an Airbnb. Why on earth anybody in their right mind would want to do that is beyond me. "If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted. You also may know The Conjuring films are my favorite scary movies of all time. So I'm incredibly honored to have taken over one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history," Matt wrote in a caption alongside several Instagram photos of Ed and Lorraine. "Ed and Lorain[sic] Warren arguably put demonology and paranormal into the mainstream and are the very heart of some of the most famous haunted stories of all time, The Conjuring House, Amityville Horror, et…" Annabelle, which was actually a Raggedy Ann doll, was allegedly moving on its own, according to a student nurse in the '70s. The dramatization with Patrick and Vera led to sequels and other movies about the Warrens and their haunted artifacts. Related: In addition to the overnight stays, Matt and Elton plan to open the house for museum tours to learn of the "haunted history" surrounding the area. According to Tony Spera, the son-in-law of Warrens' said that he and his wife still own the doll and the Warrens' other alleged haunted artifacts but are leasing them to Matt and Elton. While the quirky comedian is obviously stoked to take on this project, his fans are rightfully creeped out given the history of the horrors within that house. One person wrote, "DONT TOUCH ANYTHING!! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DONT TOUCH ANYTHING!!" "RIP buddy. It's been nice knowing ya," another person wrote. Related: "If you disappear randomly we know why," someone else said. Of course, people couldn't help but find the humor in all this. Somebody said, "Would be very funny if he was very clearly actually possessed during his next special. Doing crowd work like 'Does anyone else here love being an evil doll?'" Republican personality Kimberly Klacik randomly said, "He's too hot to risk his life like this. These are ugly people activities." If you've seen Longlegs than you'll get this joke: Related: Other folks expressed concern that this might not be good for the Warrens' legacy and criticized Matt and Elton's involvement. "This makes me so sad for the doll like no way does she want this," one person wrote. Another person said, "Please honor them and don't turn everthign they've built into a joke." "I hope that people who book stays are respectful to the space." And finally, on a good note, someone said, "Congrats on the purchase. I know you guys are gonna resepct all the items that are in there." What are your thoughts about Matt Rife becoming the caretaker of Annabelle and the house of creepy artifacts? Sound off in the comments. Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Solve the daily Crossword
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03-08-2025
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Matt Rife & Elton Castee Buy Ed & Lorraine Warren's Home, Complete With ‘Annabelle' Doll
If there was every any truth to the supernatural lore around Ed and Lorraine Warren's paranormal investigations, the new guardians of their Connecticut museum have their work cut out for them. Comedian Matt Rife and TikTok ghost hunter Elton Castee announced that they purchased the Monroe, Connecticut home of the Warrens, who inspired Warner Bros' The Conjuring franchise, which includes the Warren Occult Museum and the supposedly possessed doll behind the Annabelle films. More from Deadline 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' Trailer: Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga Back For One Last Case Matt Rife Signs With UTA Matt Rife To Star In Comedy 'The Escort' For 'Wedding Crashers' Director David Dobkin; Upgrade & UTA Launching For Cannes Market 'INSANE ANNOUNCEMENT,' Rife prefaced in an Instagram post. 'I have officially purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren's home and Occult Museum, including being the legal guardian for at least the next 5 years, of the entire haunted collection including THE ANNABELLE DOLL, with my good friend @eltoncastee!! 'If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted. You also may know The Conjuring films are my favorite scary movies of all time,' he continued. 'So I'm incredibly honored to have taken over one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history. Ed and [Lorraine] Warren arguably put demonology and paranormal into the mainstream and are the very heart of some of the most famous haunted stories of all time, The Conjuring House, Amityville Horror, [etc.]…' Rife noted that he and Castee 'plan to open the house for overnight stays and museum tours so you yourself can experience and learn all the haunted history surrounding this amazing place.' The announcement comes after Annabelle's previous guardian, Dan Rivera, died of natural causes last month. After Ed Warren died at age 79 in 2006, Lorraine passed away at 92 in 2019. In addition to inspiring 2013's The Conjuring, Ed and Lorraine's investigation have spawned an entire franchise, including the sequels and off-shoots: Annabelle (2014), The Conjuring 2 (2016), Annabelle: Creation (2017), The Nun (2018), Annabelle Comes Home (2019), The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) and The Nun II (2023). Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as Ed and Lorraine once more for The Conjuring: Last Rites, which premieres Sept. 5 in theaters. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More Solve the daily Crossword
