While a prequel, the film includes a post-credits scene that directly links it to the original 2014 movie. Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)
PG-13 for disturbing images, terror, and thematic elements. Critical & Commercial Performance Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) 720p
Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) is a supernatural horror prequel that follows a widowed mother and her two daughters in 1967 Los Angeles. The family, who run a fraudulent seance business, unwittingly invite a malevolent spirit into their home after incorporating a Ouija board into their act. Core Film Information October 21, 2016. Director: Mike Flanagan. While a prequel, the film includes a post-credits
Director Mike Flanagan and cinematographer Michael Fimognari used digital techniques to emulate 1960s grainy film stock, including artificial "cigarette burns" to signal reel changes. The family, who run a fraudulent seance business,
Critics appreciated Flanagan’s focus on character development and suspense over standard jump scares.
Child actress Lulu Wilson received high praise for her "impeccable" and "unsettling" portrayal of the possessed Doris.