The doll from The Conjuring is real and its story is even scarier
The True Story Behind the Annabelle Doll
Many people know about the scary Annabelle doll from the Conjuring movies. But did you know Annabelle is based on a real doll? That’s right! The real Annabelle has a creepy story. While the movies make her look super scary, the real doll might surprise you. Let’s find out about Annabelle’s real-life adventures and why so many people talk about her.
Annabelle’s Strange History
The real Annabelle is not a fancy doll. She is just a simple Raggedy Ann doll with red yarn hair and a triangle nose. But some people believe she is haunted or even possessed. That means a ghost or spirit lives inside her. Over the years, Annabelle has been locked inside a wooden box at a special museum. People say she can move by herself and cause trouble in any house she visits.
The museum where Annabelle stays is called the Warren’s Occult Museum. It was started by two famous ghost hunters, Ed and Lorraine Warren. They help people with strange or spooky problems. Ed and Lorraine first met Annabelle back in 1970. A priest called them for help after hearing about the doll.
The doll belonged to a young nurse named Deirdre. She got Annabelle as a birthday gift from her mom. Deirdre and her friend started to notice strange things. The doll would move on its own. Sometimes, they would find little notes written by hand that said things like “help me.” Deirdre told the Warrens, “She moves. She acts alive. When we’d come home from work, it would never be quite where we left it.” That’s when the Warrens believed Annabelle was not just a regular doll.
Rumors About Annabelle Escaping
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Some people say Annabelle has escaped before. There are rumors that she can leave her box and walk around at night. This makes some people very scared. Others think it is just a story. But fans still worry about where Annabelle is and if she will ever get out.
Last week, a man named Dan Rivera, who works at the museum, made a video to calm everyone down. He said, “I’m here at the museum right now, and I just wanna show you guys that Annabelle is in the Warrens’ Occult Museum. As you can see in the clip, she’s safely inside of her wooden casing.” The New England Society for Psychic Research also wrote on Facebook, “It’s a Rumor... Annabelle has NOT been stolen. The doll is safely in place at the Warren Occult Museum.”
Annabelle’s New Adventures
Now, Annabelle is more famous than ever. She is going on a tour around the United States. People can see her up close, but she is always inside her special wooden box. The tour is called “Devils on the Run.” Later, Annabelle will be shown at a big event called the 2025 Rock Island Roadhouse Esoteric Expo in Illinois. If you are brave, you can see her there on October 4. Just don’t let her out of the box!
A Whale Accident in New Hampshire
Now, let’s talk about something wild that happened in the ocean. Off the coast of New Hampshire, a huge whale flipped a small boat! Two fishermen were on board, and everything was caught on camera by two teenagers.
The Whale’s Big Splash
The big whale jumped out of the water and landed on the boat. The boat flipped over, and the fishermen fell into the sea. Thankfully, both men survived. One of the fishermen, Ryland Kenney, told CBS News Boston, “Thankfully it was slow enough that I could kind of swim away from it before it completely capsized.”
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Ryland said, “He just happened to come up, he had a mouth full of fish coming in and just crashed down on the back of the boat.” The other fisherman, Greg Paquette, said, “Not much time to react, I took a few steps back, which is why I basically did a superman off the back of the boat.”
Teens to the Rescue
After the boat flipped, Ryland looked for Greg but could not see him. Luckily, two teenagers named Colin and Wyatt Yager were nearby in their own boat. They saw what happened and rushed over to help. Wyatt said, “I was just in shock. Everyone else had the same reaction and tried to get over to those people. It was like, ‘Oh shoot,’ and then, ‘We’ve got to go help these people.’ All the boats dropped what they were doing to go over to help them.”
The whale is believed to be only two years old. It may have been eating fish near the surface and did not see the boat. Dianna Schulte, from the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, said, “The whales will come up through schools of fish with their mouth wide open and close their mouth, either right before they break the surface or even after they break the surface. The boat was in the wrong place.”
She also said, “The boaters that are in the video, they should have known better to not be fishing with a large whale in the area, because [an accident] can happen. The whales, when they’re feeding on the fish schools, when they’re that dense, they just can’t see through the fish school, so they don’t know what’s above them, especially on a cloudy day like today. So the whale had no idea that the boat was even there. I’ve been watching whales and researching whales for 30 years, and I’ve never seen a humpback whale purposely hit a boat.”
Everyone was safe in the end, and the fishermen were not hurt.
SpongeBob’s Krabby Patty Comes to Life
Do you love SpongeBob SquarePants and his famous Krabby Patty burger? Now, you can try a Krabby Patty in real life! Wendy’s has made a special burger that looks like the one from the cartoon. Many fans were super excited. But some noticed something was missing.
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Fans React to the Real Krabby Patty
The Krabby Patty is a big deal in the cartoon. SpongeBob works hard to make them at the Krusty Krab. Plankton always tries to steal the secret recipe. So, when Wendy’s made a Krabby Patty, lots of people wanted to try it.
But fans on social media noticed the bun did not have sesame seeds, even though the cartoon burger does. Some people were also sad that the box was not bright and colorful. One person wrote, “It’s kind of crazy to me that this is the long awaited first time Krabby Patties have ever been 'brought into the real world' and they couldn’t even have a sesame seed bun or some fun packaging or anything.”
Another said, “It's surprising they didn't add a sesame seed bun or creative packaging to make the Krabby Patties more appealing!” Someone else added, “A little extra effort could have made a big difference in bringing that iconic experience to life.”
Even though the packaging was plain, people were still happy to try the burger. Wendy’s also made a special drink called the Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty, just like SpongeBob’s home. Lindsay Radkoski, Wendy’s Chief Marketing Officer, said, “In a world of people cutting corners, Wendy's is known for quality in everything we do – from our fresh, famous food to collaborations with brands that our fans love. So, it makes sense that two of the most iconic squares in pop culture are teaming up to bring a taste of this unique, limited-time experience to life for fans of all ages!”
Scary Movies That Aren’t Horror
Not all scary movies are called “horror” movies. Sometimes, a movie is not about ghosts or monsters but still has really frightening scenes. One movie that scared a lot of people is called Bone Tomahawk. It is not a normal horror movie, but it is very shocking.
Why Bone Tomahawk Is So Terrifying
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Bone Tomahawk is a Western movie that has cowboys and action. The movie stars famous actors like Kurt Russell and Patrick Wilson. It has good reviews, with a 7.1 score on IMDb and 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Some people say Bone Tomahawk is one of the scariest movies they have seen, even though it is not about ghosts. The movie is about a small town that gets attacked by wild people called “cannibalistic savages.” The townspeople try to fight back.
One fan wrote on a website, “Scary is subjective but I’d describe Bone Tomahawk as a film that is terrifying, horrifying and disgusting.” Another said, “It scared me shtless personally.”*
A reviewer said, “Written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, 'Bone Tomahawk' is a brilliant, bloody film that you'd be hard pressed to forget. [The film] will have you gripped from start to finish.”
The Most Brutal Scene Ever
People talk a lot about one scene in Bone Tomahawk. It is so shocking that people say it is “the most brutal on-screen death ever.” One fan said, “I’ll forever vote for the splitting scene in Bone Tomahawk.” Another said, “The screaming stuck with them,” and a third said, “The sound design in general... It really goes to show how big of an impact sound has on movies. Jesus Christ that kill was brutal. I'm a seasoned horror guy but that was genuinely shocking. Stuck with me for days.”
The scene is so gruesome that some people say you have to see it to believe it. If you want to watch, Bone Tomahawk is on Netflix, Hulu, and Tubi.
A Real-Life Million Dollar Movie Hunt
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Have you ever wanted to find a hidden treasure? In 1987, a movie called Million Dollar Mystery let people hunt for real money! The movie was about a man named Sidney Preston who stole $4 million and hid it in four places. He told some people about it before he died, and everyone raced to find the cash.
How the Movie Became a Real Treasure Hunt
At the end of the movie, three piles of money are found. The fourth pile was special. The movie told people in the theater, “You can find the last million!” To play, movie fans had to look for clues inside special Glad-Lock bags, which were also in stores.
A 14-year-old girl named Alesia Lenae Jones from Bakersfield, California, solved the mystery! She found out the last million was hidden in the nose of the Statue of Liberty. Many people figured it out, but Alesia’s name was picked from a hat.
Movie Flop and Final Facts
Even though the contest was fun, Million Dollar Mystery did not do well. The movie cost $10 million to make but only made about $989,000 at the box office. Critics did not like it, and it got a 0 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. IMDb gave it a 5.1 out of 10.
This movie was the last one made by director Richard Fleisher, who also made other famous movies like Design for Death, The Happy Time, The Vikings, and Compulsion.
What We Learned From These Stories
These stories show how real life and movies can mix in surprising ways. Whether it’s a haunted doll, a whale flipping a boat, a cartoon burger coming to life, or a scary scene in a Western, there is always something new to discover. Sometimes, real life can be just as strange and exciting as the movies!
Remember, it’s fun to read about these adventures. But always stay curious and ask questions if you want to learn even more. Who knows what amazing story you will find next?
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