Rumors about the escape of the infamous Annabelle doll from the Warren Occult Museum have been put to rest by paranormal expert, Tony Spera. Tony Spera is a self-proclaimed demonologist and the son-in-law of Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Warrens are known for their research and investigation of paranormal events and hauntings, and their work has even inspired popular films such as The Amityville Horror and The Conjuring. The Warren Occult Museum, now curated by Spera, is the permanent home of many objects believed to be paranormal.
The real Annabelle, a Raggedy Ann doll thought to be manipulated by a demon, was originally owned by some roommates who experienced horrific hauntings and physical cuts after they acquired the doll. The Warrens were brought in to investigate the happenings and eventually had an exorcism performed. Their investigation concluded with the Warrens taking the doll into their possession for safekeeping to prevent any more hauntings. The doll now resides in the Warren Occult Museum locked in a case. Recently, rumors began circulating after the Wikipedia page for the real Annabelle doll was updated to say that she had escaped from the museum at 3:00 am on August 14, 2020.
After hearing of the rumors, Tony Spera took to his YouTube channel to officially address these theories in a short video and give fans a status update for the doll. In the video, Spera is inside the darkly lit, red-hued museum, and he spins around to reveal the doll still locked in the glass case. He quickly debunks the theory of her escape and goes on to make light of the subject by saying that Annabelle has definitely not “been out with her boyfriend.”
While many fans were horrified that Annabelle was set free, Spera detailed the extensive security precautions set in place at the museum. He assures everyone that he would be alerted immediately if anything was out of place at the museum as they have high tech measures in place and a rapid police response. In addition, he affirms everyone’s response of concern and provides reassurance that the doll is safe while she peers over his shoulder. At the end, Spera heeds a word of caution stating, “I’d be concerned if Annabelle really did leave because she’s nothing to play with.” It's clear that he is aware of the alleged threat Annabelle poses and takes her condition seriously, but fans don't have anything to worry about.
The thought of an allegedly possessed and evil inanimate doll fleeing from a locked cage would naturally send people into a frenzy. The speculation behind the doll, as well as the Warren’s publicized research, makes the idea of not knowing her whereabouts terrifying. The films inspired by Annabelle have no doubt assisted in creating an extra bone-chilling aura to the already paranormal events surrounding the doll. Knowing these films starring Annabelle are inspired by real-life hauntings elevates the fear factor, and the franchise has continued to grow. The Conjuring franchise currently has seven films, and the eighth addition, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, is set for release in 2020.
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