Annabelle: Creation is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti and written by Leigh Whannell. The movie serves as a prequel to The Conjuring and Annabelle. The story revolves around a young nun named Sister Esther (Carolina Gaitán) who creates a creepy porcelain doll named Annabelle. The doll becomes possessed by a malevolent spirit, leading to terrifying consequences.