Annabelle Timeline ( Real )

cultural_inspiration
1980

Creation of Annabelle Doll

The Annabelle doll designer Robert Tonner creates the iconic Raggedy Ann doll that inspired the movie character.

paranormal_history
1970s

Real Annabelle Doll Acquired by Warrens

Demonic investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren acquire the original Annabelle doll and place it in their occult museum as a paranormal artifact.

film_release
October 3, 2014

Release of Annabelle Movie

The horror film 'Annabelle,' inspired by the allegedly haunted doll, is released by Warner Bros as part of The Conjuring Universe.

Annabelle Timeline ( Fictional )

gift
Early 1970s

Annabelle Doll Gifted

John and Mia Form move into their new home, and John gives Mia a rare vintage Annabelle doll as a gift for their upcoming baby.

attack
Shortly after moving in

Cultists Attack

A cult of Satan worshippers break into the Form's home, brutally attacking them and forcing a ritualistic murder involving the Annabelle doll.

supernatural
Following cult attack

Demonically Possessed Doll

The Annabelle doll becomes possessed by a malevolent entity following the cultists' attack, causing unexplained and terrifying supernatural events in the Form household.

haunting
Weeks after possession

Escalation of Hauntings

Mia experiences increasing paranormal phenomena linked to the Annabelle doll, including violent incidents and unexplained occurrences around the home.

containment
Midway through events

Forced Confinement of Doll

John locks the Annabelle doll away in an attempt to contain its evil influence after a series of dangerous events.

attack
Near climax

Demon Attacks Mia

The possessed doll or its demon manifestations physically attack Mia, pushing her towards tragedy and illustrating the malevolence's full power.

exorcism
Late events

Exorcist Intervention

An exorcist is called to help deal with the possession, performing rites and attempting to rid the evil spirit linked to the Annabelle doll.

climax
End of timeline

Final Confrontation and Escape

Mia confronts the demon entity, leading to a climactic event where the possession's influence is challenged and the family tries to survive.