"Annabelle" is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti and written by Leigh Whannell. The movie is a spin-off of "The Conjuring" and is based on the true story of a possessed doll named Annabelle. The film follows the story of a young couple, Mia and Ethan, who receive the doll as a gift. However, the doll becomes possessed by a malevolent spirit, leading to a series of terrifying events.