Matt Rife, a well-known actor, gained attention due to his association with the sinister, Anabelle-like doll. This heightened interest stems from his ownership or intervention with the creepy collectible.
Comedian Matt Rife Acquires Infamous Annabelle Doll and Paranormal Museum
Matt Rife, a popular comedian and YouTube creator, has made a significant investment in the world of the paranormal. In partnership with his friend Elton Castee, Rife has purchased the Connecticut home and occult museum formerly owned by the late paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. This acquisition makes Rife the legal guardian of the infamous Annabelle doll and approximately 750 other paranormal artifacts for at least five years.
The Annabelle doll, a central figure in several paranormal stories, served as the inspiration for the Conjuring film series. The doll, which has been linked to accidents, deaths, and unexplained events since the 1970s, will remain stored in its sealed case and under the same conditions as it was in the original museum.
The Warrens, known for their investigations into supernatural situations, claimed that Annabelle was possessed by an "inhuman spirit." The doll was a prominent feature in the Warren Occult Museum, which housed a significant collection of occult and allegedly haunted objects. Despite the controversies surrounding the paranormal claims, Rife's purchase marks the first major effort to re-open and potentially exhibit these artifacts again after the museum’s closure in 2019.
Rife's goal is to pay homage to horror culture, not to ridicule the Warren legacy. He plans to restore the historic property and open it for overnight stays and museum tours, allowing thousands of people to get up close to the feared Annabelle doll from the Conjuring movies. However, concerns have been raised by paranormal experts and genre fans about the consequences of Rife's purchase, given the doll's notorious reputation.
Some users on social media have reacted with irony and concern to Rife's decision, with comments like "RIP friend. It's been a pleasure knowing you", "Didn't someone die from taking that doll on tour?", and "Don't touch anything! For the love of God, don't touch anything in that house." Despite these concerns, Rife considers it an honor to have taken one of the most famous properties in paranormal history.
As for future plans, Rife and Castee have expressed enthusiasm for restoring and revitalizing the property, though no detailed public plans about new exhibits have been released yet. Their stewardship suggests an intent to preserve and potentially showcase this paranormal history, but specifics are still unfolding.
[1] The Hollywood Reporter
[2] Variety
[3] Deadline
[1] Rife's purchase, which includes the ownership of the Annabelle doll and the paranormal museum, could inspire new entertainment opportunities for his company, such as movies-and-tv productions or collaborations with celebrities in the horror genre.
[2] The entertainment industry now has an intriguing connection to Matt Rife's acquisition of the Annabelle doll and the infamous Warren Occult Museum. The menacing paranormal collection could serve as a source of inspiration for upcoming movies-and-tv projects or even collaborations with popular celebrities in the industry.
