Comedian Matt Rife has made a significant splash in the paranormal community by announcing his acquisition of the infamous Ed and Lorraine Warren Occult Museum, a move that also grants him guardianship of the notorious Annabelle doll.

Rife, alongside YouTuber Elton Castee, confirmed the purchase in a recent TikTok video, expressing a long-standing fascination with the paranormal and The Conjuring universe. This acquisition marks a unique intersection of celebrity culture with the world of demonology and haunted artifacts, promising renewed public interest in the Warrens’ legacy.

Ed and Lorraine Warren were pioneering paranormal researchers who, through their New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), brought ghost hunting and demonology into the mainstream. Their extensive investigations, including the Amityville Horror and the cases inspiring “The Conjuring” films, cemented their place in supernatural lore.

The Warren Occult Museum, located in Connecticut, served as a repository for various artifacts and relics collected during their investigations. It housed items believed to be imbued with supernatural energy, becoming a key attraction for those interested in the macabre and unexplained.

Central to the museum’s collection is the Annabelle doll, famously declared demonically possessed by the Warrens in the 1960s after its disturbing behavior was reported by roommates. The doll’s unsettling history has inspired numerous horror films and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

The Annabelle doll recently garnered attention when a tour guide associated with its exhibits, Dan Rivera, unexpectedly passed away during a tour stop, sparking further speculation and renewed interest in the doll’s perceived influence. This tragic event highlighted the enduring mystique surrounding the Warrens’ collection.

Rife and Castee have announced plans to reopen the Warrens’ home and museum for overnight stays and tours, offering the public an immersive experience into the haunted history contained within its walls. This initiative aims to provide direct access to one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history.

This unexpected acquisition by a prominent comedian underscores the lasting cultural impact of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s work and the public’s enduring fascination with the supernatural. It positions the museum and its collection for a new chapter under celebrity ownership, potentially broadening its appeal to a wider audience.