The Annabelle doll is believed to be haunted and has been linked to a series of paranormal activities since the 1970s.

Annabelle became a household name in 2014 when a horror film followed the story of a doll that became possessed, haunting a couple nearly to their death. Now, the real doll that inspired the movie and its sequels — also called Annabelle — is in the spotlight.

The horror franchise based on Ed and Lorraine Warren’s paranormal investigations are all available to rent or buy.

Annabelle the doll became a horror icon thanks to 2013's 'The Conjuring,' but is it real? Here's everything to know about the haunted history of the terrifying toy.

The cursed Annabelle doll was blamed for a fire and jailbreak that happened where she was on tour earlier this year.