In the end, Judy is able to seal Annabelle away by locking her back in her case, and this marks her most recent attack in the Conjuring films. For now, the evil is at bay. That’s not to say that there won’t be more Annabelle films set in the future, but this very much feels like the character is passing the torch over to the Warrens’ many other haunted curiosities. Then again maybe a showdown between Annabelle and a grown up Judy will eventually be in the cards?

Daniel Kurland is a published writer, comedian, and critic whose work can be read on Den of Geek, Vulture, Bloody Disgusting, and ScreenRant. Daniel knows that the owls are not what they seem, that Psycho II is better than the original, and he’s always game to discuss Space Dandy. His perma-neurotic thought process can be followed at @DanielKurlansky.

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