In the wake of the incredible success of The Conjuring, the producers decided to see if they could duplicate the results with Annabelle. The popular spin-off was a huge success, focusing this time on the story of the haunted doll. The film was produced by James Wan and Peter Safran and was released in 2014.
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James Wan is an Australian director, screenwriter, and producer, and is well-known for his work in the horror genre. Apart from producing Annabelle, he also directed the horror movies Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring. Following its release, Annabelle quickly amassed a cult-like following.