Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her daughters add a new stunt to bolster their seance scam business by inviting an evil presence into their home, not realizing how dangerous it is.

Director:

Mike Flanagan

Writers:

Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard

Stars:

Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Annalise Basso

2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Annalise Basso	...	Lina Zander
Elizabeth Reaser	...	Alice Zander
Lulu Wilson	...	Doris Zander
Henry Thomas	...	Father Tom
Parker Mack	...	Mikey
Halle Charlton	...	Ellie
Alexis G. Zall	...	Betty
Doug Jones	...	Ghoul Marcus
Kate Siegel	...	Jenny Browning
Sam Anderson	...	Mr. Browning
Chelsea Gonzalez	...	Gloria
Lincoln Melcher	...	Jack
Nicholas Keenan	...	Walter
Michael Weaver	...	Roger Zander
Ele Keats	...	Ellie's Mom

Storyline

In 1967 Los Angeles, a young widow named Alice Zander works out of her suburban home as a spiritual medium, accompanied by her daughters, 15-year-old Paulina "Lina" and 9-year old Doris. The family is still reeling over the recent death of Roger, Alice's husband and the kids' father. At Lina's suggestion, Alice incorporates a Ouija board into her readings. While trying out the board, she unknowingly contacts a spirit named Marcus that begins to possess Doris. Alice receives a notice that the bank intends to foreclose on their home. Doris contacts the board for help, believing she is communicating with her dead father. The spirit leads her to a secret compartment behind the basement wall containing a pouch of cash. When she gives the money to her mother, the family has an Ouija session, believing they can contact Roger. When the board answers a question only Roger would know the answer to, a thrilled Alice begins believing that they are in contact with her dead husband..

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Plot Keywords:

prequel | seance | possession | paranormal | ouija board | 

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Taglines:

It was never just a game.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for disturbing images, terror and thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

USA China Japan

Language:

English Ukrainian

Release Date:

21 October 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ouija: El origen del mal

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$14,065,500, 23 October 2016, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$34,904,885, 18 November 2016

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$79,496,033, 20 November 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allspark Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Dentsu

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

At the bottom left corner of the cover of the Ouija board, if you look closely it says "Baltimore MD".

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Goofs

When Alice and Father Tom are at the restaurant, they each have a plate of food. In the final shot when both of them drink from their wine glasses, however, both plates are missing.

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Quotes

Alice Zander: [crying] I just wanted to be able to talk to Daddy again. I just wanted you to be able to talk to Daddy.
Possessed Doris: He's gone. He lives in the dark and the cold, and he screams, and screams, and screams...

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Crazy Credits

The scrolling end credits are fish-eye warped as if viewed through an Ouija board lens.

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Connections

References Rear Window (1954)

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Soundtracks

Stick Around
Written by Tony Allan
Courtesy of APM Music

User Reviews

One line with another

A surprisingly engaging story with good performances all round. A mix of Body and haunted house is sure to bring the scares.