More grist for the halloween market. The demonic doll from gets her very own feature in this spin-off in this prequel to “The Conjuring”. Director: John R. Leonetti.

Cast: Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, Alfre Woodard, Tony Amendola, Kerry O’Malley. Rated: R. Time: 1:38

Here’s an upbeat story about Mexico that’s unlikely to find its way on to the pages of any north-of-the-border periodical.

It’s not uncommon to see dogs prowling rooftops in Mexico, often dispatched there by ignorant pet owners to bake in the excruciating heat. What’s not so common is to fimd an adult jaguar  staring down from the roof of a house.  

Retired Chapala teacher Efraín Gutierrez Ortega, 61, died of a gunshot wound to the head, possibly self-inflicted, in the wake of a violent domestic dispute at his house (shown left) on August 20.