The film's atmosphere and setting are eerie and unsettling. Can you describe your experience filming on set?
Esther Mullins is the antithesis of Éowyn. Esther is a woman trapped by her circumstances, physically crippled, and spiritually broken. While Éowyn fought for a future, Esther fights to hold onto a past that is already dead. This versatility showcases Otto’s strength as an actress. She is able to pivot from the steely resolve of a warrior to the trembling vulnerability of a grieving mother without losing an ounce of credibility. In Annabelle: Creation , she strips away the glamour of fantasy, grounding the supernatural elements in a gritty, painful reality. miranda otto annabelle creation
I hope audiences are entertained, but also unsettled. Annabelle Creation is a horror film, after all! But I also hope that they think about the themes of the movie – trauma, grief, and the supernatural – and how they intersect. The film's atmosphere and setting are eerie and unsettling