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The Conjuring Franchise; Annabelle, The Nun
Topic Started: Mar 19 2013, 08:29 PM (2,464 Views)
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The Conjuring (2013)
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Annabelle (2014)
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The Conjuring 2 (2016)
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Annabelle: Creation (2017)
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The Nun (2018)
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Shawn
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shiley740
Sep 18 2016, 05:01 AM
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Sep 18 2016, 03:25 AM
I have mixed feelings about The Conjuring 2, watching them so close together really exposed how this hit all the same beats as the first. The story structure is almost completely identical, not differentiating itself for about 90 minutes which kinda sapped some enjoyment out of this. Like the original this a beautifully made horror film, but a less interesting one despite having all the elements needed. The Hodgson family introduction wasn't anywhere near as compelling as the Perron's family was which made for a slightly boring first 40-50 minutes that were livened up whenever the nun showed up. The nun was by far the most interesting/scary thing in the film which made me wish that they would've revealed the twist earlier. The climax unfolds too quickly also, a bit of a letdown to see everything end so quickly. This movie also got oddly sentimental and comedic just before the climax which really did nothing but pad the runtime. Overall this is a solid but much more flawed sequel, but at least it's a million times better than Annabelle.
Hmm, kk, it seems as if we've got a fairly similar mindset going in2 this, even tho I couldn't pinpoint how #WashRinseRepeat the formula was due 2 me having not seen it since when it released, even tho that definitely manifested in other areas, what w/ the plot/charries just wasn't nearly as interesting 4 me, outside, like u said, the nun & the "twist," which came FAR 2 fucking late in2 the movie 2 make much of a difference considering how rushed the finale ended up being. :arisure:

I do think its worth mentioning the arc between Lorraine & Ed since it managed 2 be the most interesting aspect of the film 4 me & what held it 2gether amidst all of the shortcomings across the board, despite it including the ever 4gettable & atrociously acted daughter & playing in2 the unnecessary sentimentality that made the film as overstuffed as it was, but, they were still the discernible highlights. :teriwhat:

All-in-all, tho, I'm glad I decided 2 watch this ahead of time instead of having an Oct day specifically dedicated 2 both the 1st & 2nd & Annabelle, cuz IK that would've been a mess of a day, even if I've yet 2 c Annabelle & probz won't ever be doing so. :yeahhhno:
The Warrens (minus the daughter) are definitely the most fleshed out and they did do a great job acting wise too. I did love when he sang though and every convo they had with Janet was a nice emotional moment.

These definitely don't lend themselves well to a marathon, so great choice on not doing so. Definitely don't ever watch Annabelle, it's just not scary at all cause it's a fucking doll that doesn't move. The opening is the best part so if you feel an extreme desire to see it just watch that and call it good. My friend and I watched the Annabelle 2 teaser after this and just laughed at how dumb it was.
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Shawn
Sep 18 2016, 02:59 PM
shiley740
Sep 18 2016, 05:01 AM
Shawn
Sep 18 2016, 03:25 AM
I have mixed feelings about The Conjuring 2, watching them so close together really exposed how this hit all the same beats as the first. The story structure is almost completely identical, not differentiating itself for about 90 minutes which kinda sapped some enjoyment out of this. Like the original this a beautifully made horror film, but a less interesting one despite having all the elements needed. The Hodgson family introduction wasn't anywhere near as compelling as the Perron's family was which made for a slightly boring first 40-50 minutes that were livened up whenever the nun showed up. The nun was by far the most interesting/scary thing in the film which made me wish that they would've revealed the twist earlier. The climax unfolds too quickly also, a bit of a letdown to see everything end so quickly. This movie also got oddly sentimental and comedic just before the climax which really did nothing but pad the runtime. Overall this is a solid but much more flawed sequel, but at least it's a million times better than Annabelle.
Hmm, kk, it seems as if we've got a fairly similar mindset going in2 this, even tho I couldn't pinpoint how #WashRinseRepeat the formula was due 2 me having not seen it since when it released, even tho that definitely manifested in other areas, what w/ the plot/charries just wasn't nearly as interesting 4 me, outside, like u said, the nun & the "twist," which came FAR 2 fucking late in2 the movie 2 make much of a difference considering how rushed the finale ended up being. :arisure:

I do think its worth mentioning the arc between Lorraine & Ed since it managed 2 be the most interesting aspect of the film 4 me & what held it 2gether amidst all of the shortcomings across the board, despite it including the ever 4gettable & atrociously acted daughter & playing in2 the unnecessary sentimentality that made the film as overstuffed as it was, but, they were still the discernible highlights. :teriwhat:

All-in-all, tho, I'm glad I decided 2 watch this ahead of time instead of having an Oct day specifically dedicated 2 both the 1st & 2nd & Annabelle, cuz IK that would've been a mess of a day, even if I've yet 2 c Annabelle & probz won't ever be doing so. :yeahhhno:
The Warrens (minus the daughter) are definitely the most fleshed out and they did do a great job acting wise too. I did love when he sang though and every convo they had with Janet was a nice emotional moment.

These definitely don't lend themselves well to a marathon, so great choice on not doing so. Definitely don't ever watch Annabelle, it's just not scary at all cause it's a fucking doll that doesn't move. The opening is the best part so if you feel an extreme desire to see it just watch that and call it good. My friend and I watched the Annabelle 2 teaser after this and just laughed at how dumb it was.
Bingo. :hagwink: Gotta give credit where credit is due, there, cuz Wan RLY put in the effort 2 make u care about these shitty scam artists, which is y I'm like...y ain't he making romantic comedies, cuz their relationship & the little tidbits of humor in the film were the best parts of it. :sipma:

Ya...sometimes I have some fantastic moments of clarity, even tho that doesn't stop me from watching some TRULY shitty pieces of filmmaking from time-2-time, but I figured it was best not 2 in this case. :amirightladies: OmgIK, I can't believe how willing Blumhouse is 2 lose money on shit shows like that. :smh:

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If you didn't like this movie, you'll probably outright hate Annabelle. I liked both Conjuring movies; they were admittedly derivative, and I hold nothing but loathing for the real-life Ed and Lorraine Warren, but I found them to be well-made throwbacks. Annabelle didn't even have that much going for it. It was like a bad haunted house more than anything.

I saw the Annabelle 2 teaser before Blair Witch earlier tonight, and I actually didn't hate it. Compared to the trailers for Rings and Ouija: Origin of Evil that played before it (God, do both those movies look awful), it was actually subtle and subdued, though like I said, my expectations had already been lowered by those other films. The full trailer is probably gonna suck, as will the movie, but that teaser was more effective than anything in the first Annabelle. I'll give it that much.
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Just becuz u call a movie a Christmas horror film w/ the most insignificant decorating sequence ever shoved on2 film doesn't mean it is 1 or that it feels like 1 :imsleep: :
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3415948/james-wan-wants-know-conjuring-2-totally-christmas-movie/

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Finally got my system setup and watched the opening of this and the sound was amazing and actually made the scene creepier.
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The Nun started filming and also turned this into a franchise thread cuz those shitty doll movies don't need their own thread.
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The Nun started filming and also turned this into a franchise thread cuz those shitty doll movies don't need their own thread.
Doing it 4 the good of the ppl >>> :siptay:

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idk i know i'm tardy to the party, but i really enjoyed the sequel. i thought it was much creepier than the first one, mainly because of the nun

the part where patrick wilson's character (i don't remember his name lmao) has his back turned to the little girl and it switches between the girl and the old man WAS FREAKY AS SHIT

i no lie started stress-sweating when i saw this in theaters
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