The infamous Annabelle doll, you know, the one that’s all over The Conjuring movies and spooky stories? Yeah, that creepy thing is currently on a tour across the good ol’ United States as part of this exhibition called ‘Devils on the Run’. The tour kicked off in early May 2025 and has been hitting up various states, drawing in huge crowds of folks who are convinced that this doll is connected to some seriously dark forces.
Organized by the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), this event is like a dream come true for horror buffs and those obsessed with all things paranormal. It gives people a rare chance to see Annabelle outside of its usual spot at the now-closed Warren Occult Museum. The tour takes the doll to places already famous for their spooky vibes, adding a whole new level of fascination and, let’s be real, a bit of worry too.
What’s the deal with this ‘Devils on the Run’ tour, you ask? Well, it all started with a stop at the West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville from May 8th to 11th. They called it the ‘W.V.P. Lockdown with Annabelle’, where visitors could join in on overnight investigations, listen to talks from paranormal experts, and even get a peek at the doll in person. After that, Annabelle showed up at the Psychic & Spirit Fest at Victoria’s Black Swan Inn in San Antonio, Texas on May 17th and 18th. The fest featured a bunch of psychics, mediums, demonologists, and spiritual advisors, with Annabelle stealing the show, of course.
The doll’s origins are actually more fact than fiction, believe it or not. Despite what you’ve seen in the movies, the real Annabelle isn’t some porcelain nightmare but is actually a Raggedy Ann doll. Ed and Lorraine Warren, those famous ghost hunters who first got their hands on the doll in the ’70s, claimed it was possessed by a not-so-friendly spirit pretending to be a little girl. They documented all sorts of spooky stuff like the doll moving on its own, growling, and even hurting people who didn’t treat it right. Sounds crazy, right? But these stories became the foundation of Annabelle’s chilling reputation, inspiring all kinds of horror films and TV shows.
So why is this doll suddenly hitting the road now? Well, according to NESPR, people have been obsessing over Annabelle for years, and they hope to raise enough cash to find a new home for the museum. But not everyone’s on board with the idea of carting this haunted doll all over the country. Some experts and religious figures are pretty freaked out about it, warning that messing with Annabelle is no joke. But the organizers swear they’re being super careful, keeping the doll locked up tight, never touching it, and saying prayers for protection.
The ‘Devils on the Run’ tour is making waves online, with videos of Annabelle popping up all over TikTok and Instagram, getting millions of views. People are sharing everything from selfies with the doll to exclusive Q&A sessions. Even paranormal investigator Ryan Daniel Buell, famous for his show Paranormal State, is tagging along and filming the whole thing for a new digital series. So, whether you’re a die-hard fan of all things spooky or a bit of a skeptic, this tour is a chance to get up close and personal with one of the most infamous haunted objects out there.
