Matt Rife Buys Haunted Annabelle House
They Bought the Real-Life Annabelle
Matt Rife and Elton Castee have purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren`s famous haunted home in Monroe, Connecticut—home to the real Annabelle doll.
Comedian’s Haunted Obsession Comes True
Rife, a lifelong fan of the paranormal, called the moment "as big as it gets" while announcing their ownership in a viral TikTok video.
Guardians of the Haunted Collection
For five years, the duo will legally safeguard the Warrens` haunted artifacts—including Annabelle—and open the house to tours and overnight stays.
The House with a Chilling Past
Built on 2,544 sq. ft., the home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and decades of ghostly stories tied to Ed and Lorraine`s investigations.
How Annabelle’s Haunting Began
The doll`s terror started in 1968 when a student nurse received it as a gift. Soon after, paranormal events made headlines—and history.
Warrens Locked It Away for Safety
The Warrens concluded Annabelle was demonically possessed and sealed her inside a protective case in their famed Occult Museum.
From Real Life to Hollywood Horror
Annabelle became a global horror icon, featured prominently in The Conjuring universe and spawning a terrifying film legacy.
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