Director: John R. Leonetti
Writer: Gary Dauberman
Stars: Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Alfre Woodard
A couple begin to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.
Annabelle is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, produced by James Wan, and written by Gary Dauberman. It is both a prequel to and spin-off of The Conjuring.The film stars Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, and Alfre Woodard. The film was released worldwide on October 3, 2014.
Annabelle premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on September 29, 2014.
JOHN R. LEONETTI (Director)has enjoyed a long collaboration with “Annabelle” producer James Wan, which began when he served as Wan’s cinematographer on the horror film “Dead Silence” in 2007. This was followed by “Death Sentence,” a revenge drama starring Kevin Bacon. He also served as cinematographer on Wan’s hits “Insidious” and “Insidious: Chapter 2,” as well as “The Conjuring.”
Leonetti previously directed “Mortal Kombat Annihilation” and “The Butterfly Effect 2.”
His additional films as cinematographer include “Soul Surfer,” “Pirhana 3D,” “I Know Who Killed Me,” “The Woods,” “Raise Your Voice,” “The Perfect Man,” “Honey,” “The Scorpion King,” “Joe Dirt,” “Detroit Rock City,” “The Mask,” a music video directed by James Cameron, and “Mortal Kombat.”
Leonetti started working at age 13 in the manufacturing and rental departments at his father’s business, Leonetti Cine Rentals. Leonetti subsequently became an assistant cameraman and camera operator, working for cinematographer Vittorio Storraro, and directors such as Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola and Walter Hill.