BREAKING: Comedian Matt Rife Becomes Legal Guardian of Haunted Doll Annabelle After Buying Warren Home—Then Things Got Creepy

In a bizarre twist that has both horror fans and skeptics buzzing, comedian Matt Rife has reportedly purchased the infamous Connecticut home of legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Even more astonishing, Rife is now said to be the legal guardian of one of the most notorious artifacts in modern occult lore: Annabelle, the allegedly haunted doll.

The news broke late last night after photos surfaced online showing Rife outside the Warren property, accompanied by what appeared to be members of a legal team and several movers handling artifacts from the Warren Occult Museum—long considered a hotbed for paranormal items. While the museum itself had been closed to the public for years, reports now confirm that Annabelle was relocated back into the home under Rife’s care.

Sources close to the comedian say he was initially drawn to the property due to his fascination with the supernatural and a desire to “revive” the spirit of the Warrens’ legacy. But no one expected what happened just hours after the move.

According to Rife himself, who went live on Instagram around 3 a.m. in a shaky, dimly lit video, he was awakened by an “intense chill” and the sound of what he described as “tiny footsteps” pacing in the hallway. When he got up to investigate, the Annabelle doll—which had earlier been sealed in a glass case in a locked room—was reportedly found sitting upright on the floor in the middle of the living room.

“I know it sounds like I’m making this up for laughs, but I’m telling you, that doll moved,” Rife said in the now-viral clip. “I don’t mess with this kind of stuff. I don’t even do horror movies. But this—this is different.”

Fans were quick to flood the comments with mixed reactions—some expressing fear, others assuming it was a publicity stunt. “Matt’s going full Zach Bagans,” one user joked, referring to the Ghost Adventures host known for collecting haunted relics. Others were less amused, warning the comedian not to underestimate the legends surrounding Annabelle.

Paranormal experts weighed in this morning, with several cautioning Rife about the potential consequences of disturbing the doll. “Annabelle has a well-documented history of violent paranormal activity,” said demonologist Carl Hemsworth. “It is not a toy, and should not be taken lightly—especially not for social media clout.”

Despite the warnings, Rife doesn’t seem ready to back down. He’s already teasing a possible YouTube docuseries about his time living in the Warren home, which he’s jokingly titled Roommate from Hell: Living with Annabelle. But late-night viewers who watched the original livestream aren’t laughing.

One viewer claimed they saw a shadow move behind Rife during the live video. Another insisted they heard a childlike giggle that didn’t come from the comedian. Whether coincidence or something darker, the footage continues to spark debate.

As of this morning, the Annabelle doll remains under Rife’s guardianship, though a priest from the local diocese is rumored to be visiting the property later this week. Rife has not responded to questions about whether he plans to keep the doll permanently—or if he’s now rethinking the purchase entirely.

One thing’s for sure: comedy might be Matt Rife’s career, but this new chapter is no laughing matter.