The Conjuring: The History of Malthus (The Annabelle Demon) | Horror History

The Origin of Malthus

This section explores the origin of Malthus, a malefic demon from ancient texts.

The Devil's Welcome and the Rite of Evocation

• The Devil's Welcome is an ancient text that mentions the name of Malthus.

• Mia Form studied one page in Annabelle that details the Rite of Evocation, a ceremony for calling upon evil spirits or demons.

• It suggests the existence of a fragment called "Curses of Belial" in the Dead Sea Scrolls, which talks about demons preying on weak souls.

Belial and Other Demons

• Belial is mentioned in various religious texts and is sometimes personified as The Devil.

• Belial was believed to have influenced sin through people's way of addressing him and his followers.

• Other demons mentioned in the fragment, including Valak and Malthus, are said to answer to Belial.

Dead Sea Scrolls and Malthus

• The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 and are considered the oldest copies of biblical text.

• If we apply their estimated age (1800 to 2000 years old) to the Conjuring universe, it suggests that the earliest recorded text about Malthus was written around 20 BCE.

The History of Malthus

This section delves into the history of Malthus as a presence in popular culture.

Limited Lore on Creation Date

• The actual creation date of Malthus remains unknown due to limited lore.

• However, based on available information, it can be estimated that he dates back to around 20 BCE.

Creepy Children's Toy Fame

• Malthus became famous through its association with a creepy children's toy.

• The video promises to explore the entire history of Malthus and how it may become the most powerful being in the Conjuring universe.

Introduction to Malthus

This section introduces Malthus as the antagonist of the Annabelle spin-offs and discusses its mythological folklore origins.

Malthus in Annabelle Spin-offs

• Malthus is notably portrayed as the antagonist in the Annabelle spin-off movies.

• Like other Conjuring villains, Malthus is based on mythological folklore.

The Lesser Key of Solomon

• The Lesser Key of Solomon is a 17th-century spellbook on demonology that contains details about various demons found in popular fiction.

• It serves as a major source of lore for The Conjuring franchise, including demons like Paimon and Valak.

Ars Goetia and Hierarchy of Hell

• Ars Goetia, one section of The Lesser Key of Solomon, focuses on conjuring demons and provides information about 72 demons serving different roles in the hierarchy of Hell.

• Malthus is considered an Earl of Hell and is sometimes known as Halphas.

Early Interactions with Mankind

This section explores Malthus's early interactions with mankind and its cult followers.

Disciples of the Ram

• Malthus's followers are known as Disciples of the Ram, referencing its rarely seen true form—a humanoid figure with ram-like horns, long claw-like fingers, and charcoal-black features.

• Director John Leonetti describes Malthus's appearance as jet-black and charred from being in Hell.

Building Towns for Warrior Demons

• Halphas (also known as Malthus) is known for building towns to house weapons and ammunition for his 26 legions of warrior demons.

• In Annabelle, Malthus is the subject of evocation by a cult called The Disciples of Ram.

Summoning and Rules

This section discusses the summoning process and rules associated with Malthus.

Impious and Uncleanly Summoning

• The evocation page mentions that an incantation should be performed with spilled blood.

• The summoner should be impious and uncleanly, as depicted by the Disciples of Ram in Annabelle.

Rules for Possession

• In order for Malthus to possess a body, the victim must agree to give up their soul.

• Once the deal is made, it is everlasting, causing concern for the church as there is no easy way to reverse it.

Three Stages of Demonic Activity

This section explains the three stages of demonic activity mentioned by Ed in the video.

Infestation and Oppression

• The first stage is infestation, characterized by whispers, footsteps, and a feeling of another presence.

• It then progresses to oppression, which is experienced by Malthus's targets in Annabelle.

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This section discusses the rules and rituals associated with summoning the Devil, specifically focusing on a demon named Malthus. Blood must be shed as a sacrifice to summon him, but the sacrificed creature should not be used for food unless given by the demon.

Summoning Rules

• Blood must be shed as a sacrifice to summon Malthus.

• The sacrificed creature should not be used for food, unless it is meat given by the demon.

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This section delves into Malthus's desire to possess every living creature on Earth and compares it to the music industry's attempt to achieve a similar goal. It also introduces Malthus as Earl of Hell and his common tactic of putting babies in danger to pressure naive mothers into offering their souls.

Possession and Manipulation

• Malthus aims to possess every living creature on Earth.

• The music industry shares a similar goal.

• Malthus is known for putting babies in danger to manipulate naive mothers into offering their souls.

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This section focuses on an illustration of Malthus, Earl of Hell, grabbing a baby, which represents one of his common tactics. By endangering babies, he can coerce mothers into offering their souls for their child's safety.

Manipulative Tactics

• Illustration shows Malthus grabbing a baby.

• Endangering babies can pressure mothers into offering their souls.

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John expresses concern about Mia's soul being taken by Malthus. Father Perez explains that a baby cannot offer its soul. The demon uses clever tactics of deception, exploiting people's vulnerabilities and manipulating them into offering their souls.

Deception and Manipulation

• Babies cannot offer their souls.

• Malthus and demons are manipulators who exploit vulnerabilities.

• People do not plan to offer their souls.

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This section discusses how Malthus infests homes over the years, learning new tricks from each target. If not contained, the demon becomes more deceptive and powerful. The journey of Malthus through history will reveal some of these tricks.

Infestation and Deception

• Malthus infests many homes over the years.

• Learns new tricks from each target.

• Becomes more deceptive and powerful if not contained.

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The earliest known targets of Malthus were Samuel and Esther Mullins, who lost their daughter Annabelle in a car accident. Malthus manipulated them during their mourning period. Strange activity occurred, including Annabelle's diary abruptly ending and messages appearing.

The Mullins Family

• Samuel and Esther Mullins lost their daughter Annabelle in a car accident.

• Malthus manipulated them during their mourning period.

• Strange activity occurred, such as Annabelle's diary ending abruptly and new messages appearing.

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The strange activity continued for the Mullins family. They believed they were communicating with Annabelle's spirit through various signs and occurrences. Eventually, they found a note asking for permission to possess a doll so that Annabelle could be with them forever.

Communication with the Spirit

• Activity continued, mimicking Annabelle's actions.

• A note was found asking for permission to possess a doll.

• They believed it was Annabelle's spirit wanting to be with them forever.

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Mrs. Mullins attempted to confront one of the apparitions with a cross, but it convulsed and transformed into a demonic form. Malthus attacked her, leaving scars on her face and taking out her left eye.

Confrontation and Attack

• Mrs. Mullins confronted an apparition with a cross.

• The apparition transformed into a demonic form.

• Malthus attacked Mrs. Mullins, scarring her face and causing her to lose her left eye.

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Mrs. Mullins was the most psychologically vulnerable as the girl's mother. This vulnerability made her susceptible to possession by Malthus. The church intervened and saved her from possession, but the evil entity remained attached to the doll.

Psychological Vulnerability

• Mrs. Mullins was psychologically vulnerable as the girl's mother.

• She was at risk of being possessed by Malthus.

• The church intervened and saved her from possession, but the evil remained attached to the doll.

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The room containing the possessed doll was locked away and surrounded by religious items for protection. However, continuous blessings were required to maintain its seal. Eight years later, in 1947, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scroll led to the spread of Malthus's influence among a troubled group that started a cult.

Protection and Cult Formation

• The room containing the possessed doll was locked away and protected with religious items.

• Continuous blessings were necessary to maintain its seal.

• The discovery of the Dead Sea Scroll in 1947 led to Malthus's influence spreading among a troubled group that formed a cult.

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Mr. Mullins and his wife decided to take in girls from St. Eustace Orphanage as an act of penance. Unknowingly, they provided Malthus with a new target - Janice, a young girl partially immobilized by polio.

Unintentional Target

• Mr. Mullins and his wife took in girls from an orphanage as penance.

• They unknowingly provided Malthus with a new target - Janice, who had polio.

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Strange activity resumed after the girls moved in. Janice, targeted by Malthus, experienced encounters with the spirit of Bee. The evil entity left a note for Janice to find it in Bee's locked room.

Resumed Activity and Encounters

• Strange activity resumed after the girls moved in.

• Janice encountered the spirit of Bee.

• A note led Janice to Bee's locked room.

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Janice attempted to lock away the doll but was confronted by Malthus in an invisible form. More frightening events occurred around the house as Malthus's influence grew stronger.

Confrontation and Frightening Events

• Janice tried to lock away the doll but encountered Malthus in an invisible form.

• More frightening events occurred as Malthus's influence grew stronger.

Can you help me?

This section introduces the character Janet and her encounter with Malthus, a demonic entity. Malthus drags Janet around, leaving a laceration on her leg. Janet manages to escape the room but is isolated by Malthus, making her feel alone. The demon takes the form of a gaseous entity and seems to have the ability to travel through walls.

• Malthus uses isolation as a common tactic, making Janet feel alone.

• Janet's stairlift stalls, forcing her to crawl for safety. She sees Bee at the top of the stairs before being thrown into the foyer.

• Janet believes she is targeted because she is weak physically, but Sister Charlotte disagrees and explains that demons prey on those weak in faith.

• Linda witnesses paranormal activities involving Annabelle doll and experiences an invisible entity grabbing objects from her hands.

• Linda hides in her bunk bed as Malthus inhabits the lower bunk and reveals its true demonic form.

Testing Faith

The demon appears to be testing each girl's faith to determine who it will possess. Janice, Linda, Carol, and Nancy have all experienced scary encounters with Malthus but have not been possessed yet.

• Janice is considered the weakest due to her physical condition and emotional struggles. Her weakened faith makes her an easy target for demonic attacks.

• Janice's condition leads others to explain away paranormal experiences as emotional responses.

• Negative emotions associated with approaching teenage years can attract poltergeists.

• Malthus takes the form of a nun to attack Janice's religious beliefs.

• Janice is pushed by the creepy nun and taken to the barn, where Malthus reverts to the form of Bee and begins stage 3: possession.

Possession Begins

With Janice possessed, Malthus aims to possess others and expand its control. Sister Charlotte checks on Janice, who pretends to be fine, allowing Malthus to target another victim.

• Janice becomes a victim of possession after her encounter with Malthus in the barn.

• Possessed by Malthus, Janice will now be used as a vessel to possess others and fulfill its goal of establishing covenant onto people.

• Mr. Mullins discovers that Annabelle doll is not possessed but rather moved around by Malthus for appearance.

• Janice transforms into her demonic form and attempts to possess Mr. Mullins.

Demonic Spirits

Lorraine Warren explains that demonic spirits do not possess objects but rather people. Holding up a cross does not protect Mr. Mullins from the evil.

• Demonic spirits do not possess things; they possess people.

The Power of Belief

This section explores the power of belief in the movie. It highlights how losing his daughter created negative energy that attracted the demon Malthus to Mr. Mullins. The use of religious symbols and rituals, such as bible pages and holy water, is shown as a way to seal the demon away. Letting go of religion makes Mr. Mullins vulnerable to Malthus again.

• Losing his daughter created negative energy that attracted Malthus.

• Turning to religion is used literally, with bible pages and holy water used to seal the demon away.

• Letting go of religion makes Mr. Mullins vulnerable to Malthus again.

Linda's Attempt to Get Rid of the Doll

Linda realizes that the evil presence seems connected to the creepy doll and tries to discard it in a well. However, she hears a small voice calling out for help, possibly Bee's voice manipulated by Malthus. Linda is almost dragged into the well by pale hands, which could be another form acquired by Malthus.

• Linda tries to get rid of the doll by discarding it in a well.

• She hears a small voice calling out for help, possibly Bee's voice manipulated by Malthus.

• Pale hands try to drag her into the well, potentially another form acquired by Malthus.

Deception and Attack

Janice is deceived into thinking that Bee's soul is trapped in the doll or something similar. However, she is attacked by pale hands with long fingers, which may be another form of Malthus or an earlier acquired form. Sister Charlotte helps save Linda from this attack.

• Janice is deceived into thinking Bee's soul is trapped in the doll.

• Pale hands with long fingers attack Linda, potentially another form of Malthus or an earlier acquired form.

• Sister Charlotte helps save Linda from the attack.

Mrs. Mullins's Room and Haunting Revelation

The Annabelle doll mysteriously reappears on the couch after being discarded. Mrs. Mullins reacts with terror, claiming that the evil has returned and referring to it as "the devil itself." This reveals the demonic nature of the haunting, with Malthus launching a full-on offensive attack.

• The Annabelle doll reappears on the couch after being discarded.

• Mrs. Mullins reacts with terror, claiming that the evil has returned and referring to it as "the devil itself."

• Malthus launches a full-on offensive attack.

Janice's Possession and Terrorizing

Janice, still possessed by Malthus, terrorizes other orphans upstairs while Malthus torments Mrs. Mullins downstairs. Nancy, Carol, and Tierney find Janice having tea with the Annabelle doll, leading to an attack on Nancy. Sister Charlotte attempts to dispel the demon using prayer.

• Janice terrorizes other orphans upstairs while Malthus torments Mrs. Mullins downstairs.

• Nancy is attacked by Janice during their encounter with her and the Annabelle doll.

• Sister Charlotte attempts to dispel the demon using prayer.

Scarecrow Encounter

The girls try to flee but encounter a scarecrow that appears to move on its own. This scarecrow is likely another one of Malthus's tricks, similar to how it manipulates objects like the Annabelle doll. Carol gets locked in alone with the scarecrow.

• The girls encounter a scarecrow that appears to move on its own.

• The scarecrow is likely another one of Malthus's tricks, not actually possessed.

• Carol gets locked in alone with the scarecrow.

Scarecrow's True Form

Carol discovers the demonic true form hiding inside the scarecrow, which breaks free and attacks her. She manages to escape to a toy shop where Nancy finds her.

• Carol discovers the demonic true form hiding inside the scarecrow.

• The true form breaks free and attacks Carol.

• Carol escapes to a toy shop where Nancy finds her.

Linda's Hideout and Janice's Pursuit

Linda discovers Mrs. Mullins's remains, which come to life and chase after her. She hides in a dumbwaiter, but Janice crawls through it to pursue her. Sister Charlotte rescues Linda by locking Janice into a closet using her cross necklace.

• Linda discovers Mrs. Mullins's remains, which come to life and chase after her.

• Linda hides in a dumbwaiter, but Janice pursues her by crawling through it.

• Sister Charlotte rescues Linda by locking Janice into a closet using her cross necklace.

Malthus's Defeat

Religious items cause pain to Malthus, leading to chaos in the house with shaking, flickering lights, flying furniture, and shattering glass. Despite this pain, Malthus penetrates the bible page-plastered wall and allows Janice to disappear into the night. Only the Annabelle doll and Sister Charlotte's necklace are left behind.

• Religious items cause pain to Malthus, resulting in chaos in the house.

• Malthus penetrates the bible page-plastered wall and allows Janice to disappear.

• Only the Annabelle doll and Sister Charlotte's necklace are left behind.

Conclusion

After Father Massey blesses the house, the Annabelle doll is sent away with the police. The evil is believed to be gone, leaving only a doll behind. However, it is suggested that Malthus may still be with the doll.

• The Annabelle doll is sent away with the police after Father Massey blesses the house.

• The evil is believed to be gone, leaving only a doll behind.

• It is suggested that Malthus may still be with the doll.

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This section discusses the reasons why Malthus, a demonic force, stayed with the Annabelle doll.

Reasons for Malthus staying with the doll

• It is suggested that Malthus chose to stay with the doll because it had proven successful in tricking people.

• Another possibility is that there is a bond formed between the evil deity and the handmade toy, similar to other cursed artifacts described by Ed Warren.

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This section follows Janice's journey as she becomes Annabelle and eventually joins a cult.

Janice's transformation into Annabelle

• Janice, now known as Annabelle, does not immediately exhibit an evil persona but gradually becomes more horrible over time. She eventually runs away from home to join a cult called The Disciples of Ram led by Charles Manson.

• The Annabelle doll ends up in the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Higgins' next-door neighbor, Mia Forme, possibly due to one of the cult's evocation spells.

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This section explores the ritual performed by Janice and her boyfriend to call upon Malthus.

Ritual to awaken Malthus

• As part of the ritual, Janice and her boyfriend invade her adoptive parents' home, slit their throats, and steal back the Annabelle doll. This fulfills the blood sacrifice requirement of the evocation spell.

• Janice offers herself while holding the doll in her arms during the ritual. A symbol resembling an "A" is left on the wall in red paint.

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This section highlights the unexplainable occurrences that start happening in John and Mia's house after the ritual.

Unexplainable occurrences

• The next day, strange events begin to occur in John and Mia's house, including a sewing machine turning on by itself and the doll moving on its own.

• Mia expresses her desire to get rid of the doll due to these unsettling experiences, but it keeps reappearing despite their attempts to dispose of it.

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This section follows Malthus' continued torment of John and Mia as they move to Pasadena.

Malthus' torment

• Malthus follows John and Mia to Pasadena after they move, continuing to manipulate them by interfering with their TV and using appearances resembling Janice to scare Mia.

• Malthus exploits the negative emotions of John and Mia by listening in on their conversations about stress and new parenthood, further dividing them.

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This section focuses on Malthus' attacks on Mia when she is home alone with the baby.

Attacks on Mia

• Malthus targets moments when Mia is alone with the baby, making her feel isolated. It uses tricks like hiding behind curtains or appearing as Janice to frighten her.

• By pretending to go after the soul of the baby, Malthus hopes that Mia will offer her own soul in exchange for her child's safety.

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This section describes a trap set by Malthus for Mia in the basement.

Trap in the basement

• Mia hears the sound of a baby fussing and discovers a carriage at the end of the room. However, it is revealed to be a trap devised by Malthus.

• Malthus scratches the "A" symbol onto Mia's forearm and terrifies her as she tries to escape.

Malthus's Fast Movement

This section discusses a scene where Malthus, the demon, quickly moves up the stairs to scare Linda. It is noted that this fast movement helps explain a similar occurrence in Annabelle Creation.

Malthus's Fast Movement

• Linda sees Malthus growling and staring at her from below the stairs.

• During a lightning strike, Malthus instantly advances to Linda's level.

• This method of fast movement or teleportation is rarely seen but is significant in understanding Annabelle Creation.

Scaring the Girls

This section highlights how Malthus scares the girls out of their bedroom and waits for them in the barn.

Scaring the Girls

• Malthus scares the girls out of their downstairs bedroom.

• The demon is already waiting for them when they run to the barn.

Mia's Arm Scratch and Baby Stroller Incident

Mia experiences a scratch on her arm that later heals. She then encounters an incident with her baby stroller, which seems to be part of Malthus's plan to make her feel desperate.

Mia's Arm Scratch and Baby Stroller Incident

• Some time passes, allowing Mia's arm scratch to fully heal.

• While walking home from a bookstore, Mia hears Janice/Annabelle whispering her name, causing the baby stroller to roll into the street.

• This incident aims to make Mia believe that sacrificing her soul is necessary to save her baby.

Terrifying Mia in Nursery

In this section, Malthus continues its narrative by trapping Mia in the nursery and terrorizing her and the baby.

Terrifying Mia in Nursery

• Malthus traps Mia in the nursery and bombards the baby with heavy books from the bookshelf.

• Despite being terrified, Mia manages to break out of the room to reach her daughter.

• Malthus further frightens Mia by lifting up the Annabelle doll while staring at her with bloodshot eyes.

Father Perez and Binding Force

This section discusses Father Perez's involvement, suggesting a binding force between Malthus and the Annabelle doll.

Father Perez and Binding Force

• John and Mia send the Annabelle doll away with Father Perez, who is accompanied by Malthus.

• This supports the theory that there is a binding force between Malthus, the demon, and the Annabelle doll.

• During their drive, Malthus interrupts Father Perez's baseball game by messing with the radio.

Attack on Father Perez

Here, Malthus attacks Father Perez when he tries to bring back the Annabelle doll to Mia.

Attack on Father Perez

• Malthus channels its power and throws Father Perez into the street when he attempts to bring back the Annabelle doll.

• Janice, or rather Malthus in Janice's form, takes back possession of the doll to return it to Mia.

Manipulating Communication Devices

This section highlights how Malthus manipulates electronic devices like phones, TVs, and radios as a means of deceiving humans through their primary methods of communication.

Manipulating Communication Devices

• Despite existing before electronic technology, Malthus frequently tampers with phones, TVs, and radios.

• The demon aims to deceive humans by exploiting their primary methods of communication.

Final Attack on Mia

Malthus uses various tactics to convince Mia to offer her soul, including disfiguring dolls, playing demonic chanting, and kidnapping Lia.

Final Attack on Mia

• Malthus plays demonic chanting over the record player and disfigures dolls in the nursery.

• It crawls on the ceiling and kidnaps Lia, leading Mia into a desperate search for her daughter.

• Mia asks what Malthus wants from her, receiving an answer written on the ceiling and later revised on the opening window.

John Saves Mia

John arrives just in time to save Mia from sacrificing herself. However, Malthus still achieves its goal when their friend Evelyn offers her own soul instead.

John Saves Mia

• John intervenes before Mia can throw her life away as Malthus tries to convince her to offer her soul.

• Despite this intervention, Evelyn sacrifices herself instead of Mia.

• While Malthus wins this round, the Form family gets their baby back, and the Annabelle doll disappears from their lives.

Annabelle's Journey Continues

This section follows the journey of the Annabelle doll after it ends up in a gift shop and is given as a birthday present.

Annabelle's Journey Continues

• In April 1968, a woman finds the Annabelle doll in a gift shop after searching for one of Mr. Mullins's limited edition dolls.

• She gives it to her daughter Camilla as a birthday present.

• Paranormal occurrences start happening around Camilla and her roommate Debbie involving movement of the doll.

Medium's Contact with Malthus

This section reveals how a medium unknowingly makes contact with Malthus, who poses as the spirit of Annabelle Higgins.

Medium's Contact with Malthus

• Camilla and Debbie hire a medium who successfully contacts what they believe is the spirit of Annabelle Higgins.

• Unbeknownst to them, the medium is actually communicating with Malthus.

• Malthus claims that Annabelle passed away in their apartment and seeks permission to move into the doll and befriend the nurses.

Troubles escalate and Warrens' Intervention

As troubles escalate, Camilla and Debbie seek help from renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Troubles escalate and Warrens' Intervention

• Camilla and Debbie find unsettling notes, leading to Malthus vandalizing their spare room.

• They attempt to throw away the doll but it keeps reappearing in their apartment.

• Realizing they need assistance, they contact Ed and Lorraine Warren for help.

• The Warrens call a priest to bless the apartment, which seems to calm down Malthus temporarily.

Experience it in IMAX

This section discusses the experience of watching the movie "Annabelle Comes Home" in IMAX.

Watching in IMAX

• Watching "Annabelle Comes Home" in IMAX provides an immersive experience.

The Evil Entity and the Doll

This section explains how the evil entity associated with the Annabelle doll causes trouble for Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Breakdown near Cemetery

• Ed and Lorraine's car breaks down next to a cemetery in Maryville, possibly due to the evil entity associated with the doll.

Malthus's Manipulation

• The demon named Malthus is latched onto the Annabelle doll and uses it as a beacon for other spirits.

• Lingering spirits from the graveyard are drawn to Malthus, who manipulates them into doing its bidding.

Attack on Ed

• One of the manipulated spirits pushes Ed into the street in front of a speeding truck.

• Ed narrowly avoids being hit by the vehicle, realizing that Malthus is far more powerful than anticipated.

The Artifact Room

This section focuses on how Ed and Lorraine secure Annabelle in their artifact room but face challenges containing its malevolent influence.

Staring at Judy

• As they take Annabelle to their artifact room, they notice that the doll stares at their young daughter Judy.

• The doll causes chaos when left in a rocking chair, influencing other artifacts to come to life.

Building a Glass Case

• A simple blessing and holy water are not enough to contain Annabelle's malevolence.

• Ed and Lorraine build a glass case using material from Trinity Church chapel to confine the doll.

Annabelle's Reputation

• The Annabelle doll gains a reputation as the Warrens' most malevolent item at that time.

• It remains housed in their home in Monroe, Connecticut, receiving regular blessings from a priest.

Bathsheba and Annabelle's Escape

This section describes how the witch Bathsheba becomes attracted to the Annabelle doll and frees it from its protective casing.

Bathsheba's Attraction

• While investigating a case in Rhode Island, the Warrens bring back the spirit of a malicious witch named Bathsheba.

• Bathsheba is drawn to the doll due to its association with other spirits.

Doll's Nighttime Activities

• Bathsheba takes the doll out into one of the rooms during the night, interacting with it.

• Judy witnesses these activities, including Malthus manipulating Annabelle's head to stare at her.

Dangerous Situation

• Judy finds herself trapped in a room with two powerful and malicious supernatural entities.

• Ed and Lorraine arrive just in time to rescue her before any harm comes to her.

Daniela's Encounter

This section focuses on Daniela Rios' encounter with Annabelle after sneaking into the artifact room.

Daniela's Actions

• Daniela sneaks into the artifact room and places a photo of her deceased father on the piano, hoping for contact with him.

• Malthus senses her vulnerability and uses Annabelle as part of its plan to deceive her.

Escape of Annabelle

• Daniela forgets to lock the case after being interrupted by a smoke alarm, allowing Annabelle to escape again.

• Malthus uses Annabelle as a beacon to release other horrifying entities from their bound objects.

Haunting and Deception

This section explores how Annabelle haunts Judy and deceives others in different forms.

Pizza Delivery

• The Annabelle doll sits at the kitchen table when Judy's babysitter orders a pizza.

• Bee, in the form of a girl, asks if Annabelle can come play when Mary-Ellen opens the door.

Deceptive Forms

• Malthus takes on different forms to deceive people, such as using Daniela's father's form to lure her into a false sense of security.

• The haunted wedding dress ghost and other spirits also appear in deceptive ways.

Haunting Judy

• Judy senses something going on upstairs and encounters the bride associated with the haunted wedding dress.

• Malthus likely drives the bride's actions, creating a potentially dangerous situation for Judy.

The Clever and Dangerous Inhuman Spirit

This section discusses how the inhuman spirit, Malthus, uses a similar tactic as Mrs. Mullins to scare its victims. It is considered one of the cleverest and most dangerous spirits in the Conjuring franchise.

Malthus' Tactics

• Malthus uses the missing eye appearance, similar to Mrs. Mullins, to frighten Daniela.

• The longer Malthus stays around, the more tactics it learns and becomes better at deceiving and coercing its prey.

• Malthus still uses Bee Mullins as one of its forms even after 29 years, showing its ability to retain old tricks.

Malthus' Deception Skills

This section explores how Malthus continuously improves its deception skills over time.

Learning from Experience

• Malthus ramps up its haunting tactics throughout the night to unsettle its victims.

• It shatters Mary-Ellen's milk glass and randomly turns on the radio.

• Mary-Ellen finds the Annabelle doll under Judy's covers but doesn't think much of it since she is unaware of its evil nature.

• Malthus manipulates TVs in different rooms, showcasing new tricks like displaying future events on a screen.

Increasing Intensity of Haunting

This section highlights how Malthus escalates its haunting activities during the night.

Heightening Fear

• Malthus intensifies its actions to put victims on edge.

• It shatters Mary-Ellen's milk glass and turns on the radio randomly.

• Mary-Ellen discovers the Annabelle doll under Judy's covers, finding it disturbing but unaware of its connection to an evil entity.

• Malthus manipulates the TV in the artifact room, showcasing its ability to make electronics go haywire.

Unexplained Phenomenon

This section discusses a phenomenon where the TV shows future events and speculates on Malthus' clairvoyant abilities.

Future Events Displayed

• The TV manipulated by Malthus shows events a few seconds into the future.

• This unexplained phenomenon is speculated to be Malthus' clairvoyant ability, similar to Lorraine's clairvoyance.

• Malthus has shown the ability to make electronics malfunction, making it plausible for it to display future events on a TV screen.

Encounter with The Ferryman

This section explores how The Ferryman is used as a conduit by Malthus and its connection to previous hauntings.

Involvement of The Ferryman

• Mary-Ellen hears audio of Ed and Lorraine's case file on The Ferryman, an evil spirit set loose by Malthus.

• Following a trail of coins, Mary-Ellen sees them seemingly floating on the ceiling, indicating The Ferryman's involvement.

• Similar to Valak using Bill Wilkins in Conjuring 2, Malthus may be using The Ferryman as a conduit for its haunting activities.

Confrontation and Escape Attempts

This section describes Mary-Ellen's confrontation with Malthus and her attempts to escape.

Confrontation and Escape

• Mary-Ellen uses her flashlight to temporarily free herself from Malthus' grip.

• She rushes to Judy's room but finds herself facing various forms of Malthus displayed through a revolving color wheel lamp.

• Judy wakes up to find the Annabelle doll with her and is scared by Bee appearing at the foot of the bed.

• Mary-Ellen and Judy flee from the room, realizing they are trapped with Malthus outside.

The Unusual Effect of the Color Wheel Lamp

This section discusses how the color wheel lamp affects Malthus and its connection to Bathsheba's actions in The Conjuring.

Effects of the Color Wheel Lamp

• Judy sleeps next to a revolving color wheel lamp that has an unusual effect on Malthus.

• Malthus drags Judy by the ankle, similar to Bathsheba's actions in The Conjuring.

• It remains unclear if Bathsheba escaped her music box or if Malthus learned this technique from her ghost.

Displaying Alternate Forms

This section explains how Malthus displays its alternate forms through the spinning color wheel.

Changing Forms

• As the color wheel spins, different forms of Malthus are displayed: doll, Bee, adult Janice, and its rarely seen "true form."

• Malthus appears behind Judy on the bed and screeches at her, causing her to flee from the room.

Trapped and Seeking Help

This section describes Mary-Ellen and Judy's realization that they are trapped and their attempt to seek help.

Trapped Inside

• With Black Shuck outside, Mary-Ellen and Judy realize they are trapped inside.

• They try calling Lorraine for help but discover that Malthus has manipulated the phone lines.

Disturbing Haunting Activities

This section highlights the disturbing activities orchestrated by Malthus.

Haunting Activities

• Bells in the house start ringing, reminiscent of Mrs. Mullins' bedside handbell.

• The typewriter writes "Miss Me" repeatedly, similar to Jack Torrance's actions in The Shining.

• A phone rings in the artifact room, and Mary-Ellen and Judy prevent Daniela from touching it.

• Daniela admits to releasing Annabelle from the case and reveals bad news about other spirits in the room.

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This section discusses the events that unfold after Judy safely returns with the inhaler. Daniela tries to beckon them upstairs, but Judy senses something is wrong and leads Mary-Ellen to find the Annabelle doll in order to put an end to the horror.

Finding the Annabelle Doll

• They find the cursed children's toy in the closet inside the Warrens' office.

• The door is locked, so they have to play a board game called Feely Meely to win the key.

• The game is seen in the room of cursed objects at the beginning, suggesting it is another trial manipulated by Malthus.

• Judy wins the key and Mary-Ellen ventures into the closet, which now resembles Ferryman's tombs.

• Mary-Ellen tosses the doll back to Judy before being pulled back into the abyss.

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In this section, Judy recovers from Mary-Ellen's fumble and attempts to reach safety. However, she encounters Daniela, who is infused with both Malthus' evil and the ire of a wedding dress spirit. Mary-Ellen comes to her aid by turning on a projector with a recording of Ed performing an exorcism.

Confronting Malthus

• Judy makes a break for safety but meets Daniela along her way.

• Daniela is under Malthus' influence and attacks Judy.

• Mary-Ellen intervenes and gets thrown into a wall by Malthus.

• Judy grabs a cross and presses it against Malthus' head, causing immense pain to him.

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This section focuses on Malthus attempting to suck out Judy's soul using a Dementor's kiss. Despite the fact that the Conjurverse and the Wizarding World are not the same universe, Malthus proceeds with his plan. However, Judy manages to defend herself by using a cross against him.

The Dementor's Kiss

• Malthus attempts to perform a Dementor's kiss on Judy.

• Mary-Ellen tries to save her but gets thrown into a wall again.

• Judy grabs a nearby cross and presses it against Malthus' head.

• Mary-Ellen places the Annabelle doll back into its case, but Malthus prevents her from closing it.

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This section highlights the moment when Annabelle's case is finally closed, sealing Malthus and other spirits. With the doll contained, Malthus loses his power to materialize in our world. The transcript also mentions real-life events related to Lorraine Warren and Tony Spera.

Containing Evil

• All escaped evil spirits surround them as they struggle to close Annabelle's case.

• Daniela arrives, now free of demonic possession, and helps force the case shut.

• The doll and its bound demonic presence are once again sealed.

• Without Annabelle as a spiritual beacon, Malthus and other spirits can no longer materialize in our world.

New Section

This section concludes Malthus' history in The Conjuring Universe movies. It mentions Lorraine Warren passing away in 2019 and leaving the cursed artifact room (Warrens' Occult Museum) to her son-in-law, Tony Spera. There were rumors about Annabelle escaping from the room but Tony Spera clarified that she was still there.

Future Possibilities

• Tony Spera mentioned plans to relocate the museum due to zoning issues.

• A future Conjurverse story could involve the mishandling of Annabelle during the move, potentially setting Malthus loose again.

New Section

This section discusses the possibility of a modern-day Annabelle sequel and invites viewers to share which other Conjurverse characters or entities they would like to see covered next.

Potential Sequel

• A modern-day Annabelle sequel is suggested, following the trend of "many years later" horror sequels.

• The transcript asks for suggestions on other Conjurverse characters or entities to cover in future videos.