I thoroughly enjoyed the 2014 film. The acting and the story line were on point. However, Annabelle Creation failed miserably to live up to its first film. The biggest problem was the children's responses to the paranormal activities. A child who is afraid of ghosts does not go out the way to experience the scariness of ghosts. I had to convince myself that I am watching a comedy in order to finish the film. Annabelle Creation is highly overrated. I know sequels tend to have one low point, but I never expected it this soon. It is quite ironic that Annabelle is about a doll, but adults carry the film better than children.