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7NEWS
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Controversial US comedian Matt Rife buys the Annabelle doll
US comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee announced over the weekend that they've purchased the home the infamous Annabelle doll resides in. The doll was made famous by The Conjuring movie series that was based on the work of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Warren claimed the foll was possessed by an evil spirit. Annabelle resides in the Warren's former home in Connecticut on the east coast of the US. Rife will be the legal guardian of the Annabelle doll, and the entire haunted collection, for at least the next five years. He and Castee plan to open the Warren home — in Monroe, Connecticut — for overnight stays and museum tours. They're doing it so that people can experience and learn all about the building's haunted history, Rife said. 'If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted,' Rife said. Rife said The Conjuring films have always been his favourite scary movies. 'I'm incredibly honoured to have taken over one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history,' he said. Tony Spera, the Warrens' son-in-law and co-director of the late couple's organisation, New England Society for Psychic Research, clarified to that he and his wife still own the Warrens' collection, including the Annabelle doll, and are only leasing them to Rife and Castee. 'We have no plans to ever 'sell' the artifacts,' he said in a statement. Ed and Lorraine Warren's paranormal investigations were turned into the horror movies The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun. Actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga play Ed and Lorraine in the franchise. The Conjuring: Last Rites is the latest film in the series and will be released in September. In the three standalone films about Annabelle, the doll is given as a gift to a nursing student who noticed strange occurrences with the doll. The nurse and her roommate call the Warrens, who pronounce the doll 'demonically possessed,' remove it from the home and encase it 'in a glass box to contain the evil spirited entity', according to New England Society for Psychic Research. Ed Warren died in 2006 at 79, and Lorraine Warren died in 2019 at 92. The New England Society for Psychic Research did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Rife's announcement comes less than a month after paranormal investigator and Annabelle doll handler Dan Rivera died on the Devils on the Run Tour, which features the Annabelle doll. Rivera, 54, was found dead in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hotel room on July 13. According to E! News, a July 16 police report labelled his death as 'natural', but a final cause of death won't be determined until an autopsy is completed.
NBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Comedian Matt Rife says he's now the legal guardian of Annabelle, the 'haunted' doll
Comedian Matt Rife said he and YouTuber Elton Castee are now the legal guardians of Annabelle, the doll that famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren said was possessed by an evil spirit. "We are the legal guardians and caretakers of all 750 haunted artifacts and items in the Warren Museum, including the Annabelle doll. I must go on record and say we do not legally own items, but we are the legal guardians and caretakers of the items for at least the next five years,' Rife said in an Instagram video on Saturday. Rife, 29, announced in an Instagram post on Friday that he and Castee, 35, had purchased the Warrens' home and museum in Monroe, Connecticut, which includes their entire haunted collection of dolls and artifacts. Tony Spera, the Warrens' son-in-law and co-director of the late couple's organization, New England Society for Psychic Research, clarified to that he and his wife still own the Warrens' collection, including the Annabelle doll, and are only leasing them to Rife and Castee. "We have no plans to ever 'sell' the artifacts," he said in a statement. Ed and Lorraine Warren's paranormal investigations were turned into the horror movies "The Conjuring," "Annabelle," and "The Nun." Actors Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson play Lorraine and Ed in the franchise. "The Conjuring: Last Rites" is the latest film in the series and will be released in September. "If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted," Rife captioned a photo of himself and Castee posing with the doll. "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. Ed and Lorain 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…" Rife said they plan to open the house for "overnight stays and museum tours." His announcement came less than a month after paranormal investigator and Annabelle doll handler Dan Rivera died on the "Devils on the Run Tour" with the Annabelle doll. Rivera, 54, was found dead in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hotel room on July 13. According to E! News, a July 16 police report labeled his death as "natural," but a final cause of death won't be determined until an autopsy is completed. There have been three standalone films about Annabelle, a Raggedy Ann doll given as a gift to a nursing student who noticed strange occurrences with the doll. The nurse and her roommate called the Warrens, who "pronounced the doll demonically possessed," removed it from the home and "encased it in a glass box to contain the evil spirited entity," according to New England Society for Psychic Research. Ed Warren died in 2006 at 79, and Lorraine Warren died in 2019 at 92.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Comedian Matt Rife reveals he is now caretaker of supposedly haunted Annabelle doll
No joke: Matt Rife may be conjuring up more than laughs. The comedian, 29, announced on Instagram that he and YouTuber Elton Castee have purchased the former home of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators depicted in the "Conjuring" films. Rife also said he is now "the legal guardian for at least the next 5 years" of the Warrens' "entire haunted collection," including the supposedly haunted Annabelle doll. He shared a photo of himself and Castee posing in front of Annabelle, a Raggedy Ann doll that was alleged to have been possessed in one of the Warrens' most famous cases. "We do not legally own the items, but we are the legal guardians and caretakers of the items," Rife said in a video. He added that fans will be able to "book a night or a weekend" in the Warrens' former home. "It will be operated as an (Airbnb)," the comedian wrote in an Instagram comment. All 'The Conjuring' horror movies, ranked (including new sequel 'The Nun 2') "This is the most random hobby ever," he quipped in his video. The case of Annabelle, in which a student nurse alleged the doll was moving on its own, was dramatized in the 2013 horror movie "The Conjuring," starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film spawned a universe of horror movies about the Warrens' other cases and haunted artifacts, including three standalone "Annabelle" films about the doll itself. Fact vs. fiction: How much of 'The Conjuring' craziness is based on real life? (A lot) Tony Spera, the Warrens' son-in-law and co-director of the New England Society for Psychic Research, clarified to that he and his wife Judy still own the Annabelle doll and the Warrens' other supposedly haunted artifacts but are leasing them to Rife and Castee. "We have no plans to ever 'sell' the artifacts," he told the outlet. Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated more than 100 cases during their time as paranormal investigators, according to the New England Society for Psychic Research, the organization they founded. Ed Warren died in 2006, at age 79, while Lorraine Warren died in 2019 at age 92. The latest "Conjuring" film based on their lives, "The Conjuring: Last Rites," is set for release in September.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Comedian Matt Rife purchases real-life Conjuring occult museum with the Annabelle doll
Los Angeles [US], August 3 (ANI): Once known as the famous paranormal investigating couple, late husband-and-wife Ed and Lorraine Warren's infamous occult museum has a new "legal guardian." Comedian Matt Rife, known for his stand-up specials, recently took to social media and announced his latest purchase, which also includes the 'Annabelle' doll and other spooky artefacts. The artefacts, which are believed to be from the Warrens' paranormal cases, have largely inspired the popular 'Conjuring' horror film franchise. "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!!" he wrote in a post. Further in the post, Rife spoke about his obsession with paranormal and haunted things, further calling 'The Conjuring' films his favourite of all time. "So I'm incredibly honoured 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," he added. Rife also shared that the house will remain open for overnight stays and museum tours, to offer visitors to experience and learn the haunting history of the place. Along with the information, the comedian shared a string of pictures from the inside of the museum, also featuring the late couple. In a major highlight, Rife and Elton were seen posing with the Annabelle doll, which remained locked in its glass case with the warning "Warning: Positively Do Not Open." According to The Hollywood Reporter, the museum was open to the public in the past but was closed in 2019 over zoning issues. The latest switch in ownership comes at a time when Warner Bros is gearing up to bring the next Conjuring chapter. The fourth and final instalment in the celebrated franchise, 'The Conjuring: Last Rites', will follow Ed and Lorraine Warren's take on the Smurl case. An official trailer for the film was recently unveiled, also giving a blink-and-miss glimpse of the Annabelle doll. 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' will be released on September 5. (ANI)
India.com
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This bone-chilling horror film has 8 parts, made on budget of Rs 1817 crores, earned Rs 17400 crores, its last part is coming in..., movie name is...
It began with a haunted farmhouse, a pair of determined investigators, and an eerie clap in the dark. What followed was not just a single terrifying tale but the birth of one of the most chilling cinematic universes in horror history. With each chapter, it dove deeper into cursed objects, demonic entities, and the battles between faith and fear. Which horror franchise is this? Here we are talking about 2013's The Conjuring, where real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) helped the Perron family deal with a demonic presence in their Rhode Island farmhouse. Directed by James Wan, the film was lauded for its suspense, emotional depth, and classic horror style, sparking global success. The Conjuring 2, which was released in 2016, shifted to London, where the Warrens investigated the Enfield poltergeist. The film introduced the demon Valak, later known as The Nun. Rich in atmosphere and character development, it deepened the emotional bond between the Warrens while expanding the horror universe. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, which made its debut in 2021, took a legal turn, portraying the real 1981 bone-chilling trial of Arne Johnson, where demonic possession was used as a defense for murder. While stylistically different, it explored the psychological toll of evil and added a thriller element to the franchise. What were the other parts that were connected to The Conjuring universe? Alongside the main Conjuring trilogy, the cinematic universe expanded with chilling spin-offs that deepened its supernatural mythology. The Annabelle series, Annabelle (2014), Annabelle: Creation (2017), and Annabelle Comes Home (2019), focused on the sinister doll locked away in the Warrens' artifact room. The Nun (2018) took viewers to 1950s Romania to explore the dark origins of Valak, the demonic nun introduced in The Conjuring 2. How much collection has been done by the franchise? Collectively, these films, which were made under Rs 1817 crores, amassed Rs 17400 crores, making the Conjuring Universe one of the most successful and enduring horror franchises in cinematic history. What was the last case of the Warrens? Now, the final chapter awaits, which is The Conjuring: Last Rites. As it is said to close the book on Ed and Lorraine's on-screen journey. This time, they confront the dark forces behind the infamous Smurl haunting of the 1980s. Promising emotional stakes, spiritual warfare, and a culmination of all that came before, Last Rites aims to be a haunting farewell to the universe that started with something very sinister. According to the trailer, it is expected that this part is going to become one of the most bone-chilling ride amongst all. The Conjuring: Last Rites, is slated for release on September 5, 2025.
