Evil is afoot in Maine’s capital city.
But it’s not the usual suspects (your least liked political party). No, it’s something more sinister than the machinations of state government.
A doll.
This isn’t any ordinary doll. It’s the Annabelle. She’s out, and she’s coming to the Augusta Civic Center for the Maine Paranormal and Horror Convention from Sept. 6-7.
The infamous paranormal artifact is kept under lock and key in a specially blessed case at the New England Society for Psychic Research.
“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” event organizers said. “Annabelle rarely leaves her secure location, and after this year, she’s not coming back out.”
Annabelle gained notoriety in the 1970s because of the work of self-professed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. The doll has only become more famous thanks to her connections to “The Conjuring” franchise, and her visit to Maine comes as the latest and final installment in the series is set for release.
In the franchise, Annabelle has been represented by a menacing porcelain doll rather than an actual Raggedy Ann because of concerns about trademark infringement.
A 28-year-old nurse brought Annabelle’s alleged malicious and frightening behavior to the attention of the Warrens. A psychic claimed she was possessed by the spirit of a dead 6-year-old named Annabelle, while the Warrens maintained she harbors a demon.
Mainers will have a chance to see Annabelle in person under “strict security protocols” as part of an exclusive reservation-only experience separate from general admission.
Tickets can be purchased online at MaineParaHorror.com.
