“A Modern Makeover": ‘Annabelle 4’ Gets a Scary Good Tease From David F. Sandberg and Gary Dauberman

With the massive success of M3GAN proving the undying appeal of the killer doll subgenre, perhaps now is the perfect time to resurrect another iconic toy terror from the past. M3GAN is dominating the conversation these days, but it will be interesting to see her face-off against a competitor, and none would be more worthy than Annabelle — the one who walked so she could run dance. Much like her high-tech successor, Annabelle became an instant fan favorite following her debut in The Conjuring, which led to her own trilogy of spin-offs. Despite mixed critical receptions and wildly varying quality, the Annabelle films were box office hits. Now, six years after the last installment, director David F. Sandberg and writer Gary Dauberman, both key players in Annabelle’s original run, are starting to toy with the idea of her comeback.