Before “The Conjuring”, There Was “Annabelle”

Ten days after announcing that “Annabelle,” the spin-off of the surprise hit horror film “The Conjuring,” will open worldwide this October, New Line Cinema has now released the first poster art and a two-minute teaser trailer for the movie which may be viewed below:

It may be recalled that Annabelle is the creepy doll that was featured in several of “The Conjuring’s” set pieces. The new film explores the early origins of the doll and how it acquired its eventual demonic essence.

Starring Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, and Alfre Woodard, “Annabelle” is directed by John R. Leonetti (who served as a Director of Photography on “The Conjuring”) and written by Gary Dauberman (the upcoming “Crawlspace”). James Wan (“The Conjuring,” “Insidious”) is producing alongside Peter Safran.

Opening across the Philippines on October 08, 2014, “Annabelle” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company.