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How Faith Played a Pivotal Role in This Horror Movie Franchise

How Faith Played a Pivotal Role in This Horror Movie Franchise

By Jessilyn Lancaster, Managing Editor

A demonic doll in a haunted house may not smack of faith-based content, but the stars of ANNABELLE COMES HOME say spirituality is the driving force behind the movie. 

“The faith element not only cannot be ignored, it defined [the Warren family],” actor Patrick Wilson tells Movieguide®.

Wilson plays Ed Warren in the sequel to ANNABELLE and ANNABELLE: CREATION. 

“[The Warrens’] Catholic faith was something super important to them. So, that’s been important for us to, regardless of our own experiences of religion growing up. You don’t see that in a lot of films. We always approach the [movie material], whether it’s an exorcism or a prayer with the same respect that I that I would growing up reading the Bible. 

“I think you can’t run from that; just like you can’t run from the evil that we embrace in these movies. You also can’t run from the positive spiritual side. I think when faith-based groups respond to the movies, and we’re not apologizing for it. It’s nice to see,” Wilson says. 

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.