Last year James Wan’s The Conjuring left an indelible fear. Perhaps, one of the most frightening haunted house films in the recent years. Let’s admit it, we still check the top of our cupboards and the dark corners of our rooms before sleeping. Just in case, you know.

   The trailer of Annabelle created a lot of stir among the horror movie fans.The demonic doll from The Conjuring got her own feature. But, the film didn’t live up to its much-hyped trailer. Written by Gary Dauberman, directed by John R. Leonetti and produced by James Wan, Annabelle is blunt and un-scary. Set in the 1970s, the film traces the lives of John (Ward Horton) and his expectant wife Mia (Annabelle Wallis). After satanic cultists attack their neighbour, the couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences.

   The factor that worked well with The Conjuring was the element of surprise. Yes, it had the same old creaky doors and....