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- 2016
- PG-13
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
- 2016
- PG-13
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
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.
Directed By: Mike Flanagan
Written By: Jeff Howard, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White, Mike Flanagan
- 2016
- PG-13
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
- 2016
- PG-13
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
Ouija: Origin of Evil
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7.6
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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.
Directed By: Mike Flanagan
Written By: Jeff Howard, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White, Mike Flanagan
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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69% Positive
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31% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
65
69% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
31% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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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.
This is one overstuffed horror movie recipe, with a dash of “The Exorcist” and a spritz of “Ghost” among its tasty ingredients.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 228 User Ratings
7.6
70% Positive
159 Ratings
159 Ratings
24% Mixed
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
7% Negative
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 228 User Ratings
7.6
70% Positive
159 Ratings
159 Ratings
24% Mixed
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
7% Negative
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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“Ouija” is genuinely frightening and smart, the rare horror prequel able to stand on its own merits and deliver a full-bodied story that succeeds without any previous knowledge or trappings. However, in outfitting this particular haunted house with monsters to spare, Flanagan loses the thread of what’s really scary: Everything we can’t see.
This is a prequel superior to its predecessor – we’re not bored with board-game ghoulishness yet.
The film complements its goose-pimply frights with an unabashedly naked emotional gravitas.
It’s still no scarier than any branded content, and perhaps only the most lukewarm slumber party would truly need it. Yet if you were to ask whether Origin of Evil offers a better quality of timewasting than its predecessor, my finger would hover inexorably over YES.
Ouija: Origin of Evil is, somewhat unexpectedly, not that bad.
This is a fantastically underrated horror film from master Director Mike Flanagan. The original was rubbish but with Flanagan at the helm we get a horror masterpiece with a very old school feel, almost reminiscent of the exorcist. The imagery is very disturbing throughout, along with the actual concept itself. Solid pacing, good acting, all of the elements are in place. It actually scared the living crap out of me. This is how it should be done
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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.
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Its a "Meh" Movie. Nothing new and nothing really interesting but if you like scary films it will scratch that itch. Hereditary,Abigail Hunting and The Nun were way better. Not a bad movie just not really that great. Doctor Sleep on the other hand was amazing! This gets a solid 6 from me.
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The movie started out okay, with a nice 60s setting and a decent slow-building creepy atmosphere. Then it just went full-out ridiculous, which completely destroyed any creepiness it had built up. I spent the last act of the film laughing and mocking the characters for behaving so weirdly.
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Is this supposed to be a scary movie? It felt more like a very dull/confused drama. Save your money and go see something else, anything else for that matter.
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Production Company
Universal Pictures,
Platinum Dunes,
Blumhouse Productions,
Allspark Pictures,
Dentsu,
Fuji Television Network,
Hasbro,
Intrepid Pictures
Release Date Oct 21, 2016
Duration 1 h 39 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline When you talk to the other side, you never know who will be listening.
Awards
BloodGuts UK Horror Awards
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 1 Nomination
iHorror Awards
• 1 Nomination
