Ouija: Origin of Evil

Name: Ouija: Origin of Evil
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: October 21, 2016
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Annalise Basso, Elizabeth Reaser, Henry Thomas, Lin Shaye, Lulu Wilson

2016

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 21, 2016 | PG-13

Starring: Annalise Basso, Elizabeth Reaser, Henry Thomas, Lin Shaye, Lulu Wilson

Summary: In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their seance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by a merciless spirit, the family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.

Director: Mike Flanagan

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 99 min

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Sam Fragoso

Oct 18, 2016

Equal parts horror masterclass and internal home-invasion thriller, “Ouija” is as chilling and nerve-racking as they come. It’s a sort of cinematic heart attack — irreparably damaging to the body and mind, with a slow recovery time. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Oct 18, 2016

Infused with psychological complexity and nuanced characterizations, Ouija: Origin of Evil falters only in the final section. Read full review

Katie Rife

Oct 19, 2016

Flanagan has a couple of solid genre films on his résumé already; at this point in his career, it would have been surprising if Origin Of Evil wasn’t better than Ouija. It is better, though, in every conceivable way, from casting to story to atmosphere. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Oct 18, 2016

For a horror sequel built around a foundation of genre trends, Ouija: Origin of Evil contains far more goofy-spooky fun than one might expect. Read full review

Brad Wheeler

Oct 20, 2016

This is a prequel superior to its predecessor – we’re not bored with board-game ghoulishness yet. Read full review

Stephen Kelly

Oct 18, 2016

Unlike the stock teenagers of Ouija, the Zander family are likeable and convincing. Scares are still rudimentary, but rooted in a sharper script. Read full review

Jane Horwitz

Oct 20, 2016

Ouija: Origin of Evil is, somewhat unexpectedly, not that bad. Read full review

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SalvadorBosque

Oct 21, 2016

Mike Flanagan is an excellent director and he clearly showed his talent in this creepy horror film, the performances were great and the visuals were pretty well done, I actually liked the third act I don't know why many people complained about it.

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Jun 21, 2021

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In_a_sense

Aug 4, 2018

This is real horror, people. This is the real deal. This isn't just your spooky jumpscare flick, no, this film is actual horror. Directed by Mike Flanagan, Ouija: Origin of Evil is an outstanding horror film with an absolutely flawless plot, amazing performances, and solid dark, creepyThis is real horror, people. This is the real deal. This isn't just your spooky jumpscare flick, no, this film is actual horror. Directed by Mike Flanagan, Ouija: Origin of Evil is an outstanding horror film with an absolutely flawless plot, amazing performances, and solid dark, creepy atmosphere. Mike Flanagan knows how to cause fear, from real, scary things like insanity, grief, death, instead of those little jumpscare flicks that so called "horror fans" hold so close to heart. Because of this, he is my personal favorite horror director to this day, and I will stand by that opinion any day. This film is a true depiction of his talent.… Expand

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Sep 8, 2021

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SolInvicta

Nov 5, 2016

Talk about a franchise doing a complete 180. 'Ouija' may be one of the worst horror movies ever, but Mike Flanagan saves this franchise through the use of a genuinely unsettling atmosphere and authentic scares.

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Rox22

Sep 4, 2022

Pretty much, this movie is exactly what you think it will be. However, it does have a bit of heart with some well rounded and well written main characters. Also, the creepiest little girl ever (with exception to the Exorcist.) Good build up and creepy enough atmosphere to get the job done.Pretty much, this movie is exactly what you think it will be. However, it does have a bit of heart with some well rounded and well written main characters. Also, the creepiest little girl ever (with exception to the Exorcist.) Good build up and creepy enough atmosphere to get the job done.

Overall: This is a decent horror movie that doesn't really do anything new, but what it does, it does pretty well and is entertaining.… Expand

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DoubleRB

Nov 15, 2016

This movie is phenomenal if you consider, cliché and horror stereotypes some sort of revelation. Unlike Lights Out (that had a few elements of originality)'Ouija: Origin of Evil' follows a Mother who is running a scam fortune telling business and her two daughters who lost their dadThis movie is phenomenal if you consider, cliché and horror stereotypes some sort of revelation. Unlike Lights Out (that had a few elements of originality)'Ouija: Origin of Evil' follows a Mother who is running a scam fortune telling business and her two daughters who lost their dad recently. The reason I bothered to mention their dad died recently is because they mention his departure a lot, in every scene in fact. Just in case the audience forgot. The beauty of this film is that you don't have to retain any information from the previous scene because they just blurt out exposition during any moment of plot development anyway. The acting is OKAY but it's pathetic character arcs and the character's non existent personalities give the actors little to work with.

I'd recommend Conjuring 2 before i'd even remotely consider recommending this crock of crap. I genuinely found myself laughing of bordem during this film especially since the mother's source of the Ouija board was at a Cafe/Diner and people's reactions to some of the events in the film were over the top on some of the minor character's behalves. all and all just about every element of this film was a let down, from the screenplay to the direction and the fact that the film is even remotely being praised because of it's homage to it's cigarette burn on the film and opening title card featuring roman numerals is not enough to redeem this disappointment in film form.… Expand

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