
Chris McKinnell, grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren, joins Reel Appreciation for an exclusive interview ahead of The Conjuring: Last Rites. We dive into his experiences working with the Warrens, the real Annabelle doll, and chilling stories from the paranormal cases that inspired the Conjuring Universe.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
01:20 - The Warrens story that still gives Chris chills
03:20 - The Conjuring movies not being fully accurate compared to the Warren legacy
05:03 - How Chris balances his grandparents legacy and his own
06:56 - From homelessness to hope
09:02 - Are there Warren stories that will never be told?
10:22 - The truth about Annabelle
14:15 - Thoughts on Matt Rife now owning Annabelle
16:07 - Thoughts on if Dan Rivera was affected by Annabelle
17:27 - How Chris protects his mental health
19:40 - Three things Chris is grateful for
20:43 - Reach out to Chris!
21:47 - Outro
Hosts David Clair-Bennett & Maria Elizabeth Darnell ask Chris about Matt Rife’s recent Annabelle purchase, his thoughts on The Conjuring: Last Rites finale, The Nun, and how true events shaped some of horror’s most iconic films.
If you’re a fan of the Conjuring movies, true haunting stories, or the Warren family legacy, this episode is packed with rare insights.
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