Ouija: Origin of Evil

  • 2016


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Average Rating 3.3/5
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2.0
A long delayed teen horror film based on a board game isnt a particularly rich mythology from which to draw, and Origin Of Evils story is accordingly .. Av Club
3.5
(The entire cast is quite strong, selling the grief and terror of the story equally.).Its not, although it may seem like its heading that way at times .. Av Club
4.5
This level of care lets me forgive the occasional lapse in judgement when it comes to ropey CGI and spindly pale girls crawling on the ceiling like it .. Den Of Geek
2.5
All told, these talents collaborate smoothly once more, creating a film that greatly elevates the concept more than it deserves. Den Of Geek
3.5
Ouija giddily zips between haunted house thriller, exorcism drama and skillful period piece, all wrapped up in a neat and terrifying little bow. Indie Wire
3.0
This is the kind of simple horror formulation that permits plenty of scares, but doesnt delve anywhere inventive or ingenious. We Got This Covered
1.5
Vastly superior to its cheesy, contemporary precursor, Ouija: Origin is a slow burner of a horror film thats bolstered in the uncanny department by a .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
In the meantime, this second entry in the Ouija board franchise is a surprisingly effective stopgap measure that finally captures some of the eerie, p .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
And yet theres plenty to admire here: strong performances (ET legend Henry Thomas is a welcome sight as a kindly priest), top notch jump scares and so .. Time Out
3.0
Origin of Evil doesnt stretch the conventions of teen appeal spookiness too far, but is solidly put together, mounted with a pleasant conviction and r .. Screen Daily
1.5
Hes got zero chemistry with Reaser, his character doesnt serve hers in any way, and Father Tom also doesnt accomplish much when it comes to the Zander .. Collider
3.8
This is one overstuffed horror movie recipe, with a dash of The Exorcist and a spritz of Ghost among its tasty ingredients. Rogerebert
2.5
There is clearly a great deal of love and craftsmanship put into Ouija: Origin Of Evil, and thats what makes its flatness so frustrating. The Young Folks
4.0
Ouija: Origin Of Evil Movie Review You may feel compelled to dismiss this new Ouija out of hand just because of its connection to its predecessor, but .. Cinema Blend
3.0
Granted, a movie involving a creepy possessed kid may be one of the biggest horror cliches in the book, but Lulu Wilson is quite a find, being all sug .. Ny Daily News
3.0
A prequel to the critically maligned 2014 Ouija board game movie, Ouija: Origin of Evil is a surprisingly solid supernatural horror drama/thriller con .. Screen Rant
3.1
Still, this is a prequel superior to its predecessor were not bored with board game ghoulishness yet. The Globe And Mail
3.1
The film also has a disappointing tendency to use digital special effects that look more silly than scary. Philly
2.8
First, its superior to its predecessor, and a sequel thats better than the first movie is very rare in the horror genre. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Like The Conjuring and the many immersive spook house thrillers inspired by it, Origin of Evil demands and rewards attentiveness, inviting scrutiny of .. Village Voice
3.1
But this amusing and occasionally hair raising thriller still delivers the chills and giggles, and joins the growing honor roll of a new Hollywood Gol .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Though smarter and creepier than the original, the derivative film is still unconvincing, cheesy and its possession sequences are mostly unremarkable. Sover
3.8
Instead of sequelizing the profitable movie, the producers head back to the beginning, kind of, taking the prequel route to unearth a fresh round of s .. Blu Ray
3.8
Its yet another horror tale of an ordinary family haunted and tormented by otherworldly spirits. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
For the first hour it seems like the horror movie weve been waiting for since The Exorcist beautifully shot, set in suburban Los Angeles in 1967, and .. The Times
3.8
Flanagan took the challenge and came up with something more meticulously spooky than almost every other horror film this year. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The vintage feel, complete with old fashioned titles, period visual style and even fake reel change marks, makes for a satisfying if bloodless shocker .. Radio Times
3.0
Is it a great horror pic.The Ouija board would likely point to no, but if asked if its a decent enough offering in the genre, it would easily slide ov .. Screen It
3.5
Whereas Sweden was commonly held up as a political economic Third Way between the capitalist West and the communist Iron Curtain, the budding or chafi .. Pop Matters
5.0
To be both aesthetically and narratively enthralled in the proceedings is a rare feat, especially for a genre replete with vacuous, cheap fare. The Wrap
3.0
Assured and understated even when going through its familiar teen horror motions (up to and including a series of chilling coda images), its the rare .. Film Journal
3.0
Its still no scarier than any branded content, and perhaps only the most lukewarm slumber party would truly need it. The Guardian
3.0
Once director Mike Flanagan pulls the big bumps and thumps lever, the cause is pretty much lost, but the first hour keeps the suspense admirably taut, .. The Guardian
4.0
Still, it just feels like the characters deserve something as fresh and original as the rest of the film.On the other hand, the finale has the kind of .. Az Central
2.5
Instead, it relies mostly on jump scares and demonic special effects. Ew
4.0
Its so entertaining you almost dont want the inevitably nasty stuff to kick in. Flim List
2.0
Despite Flanagans good intentions, sadly Ouija: Origin of Evil mostly feels like another derivative exorcism film, some good ideas drowned out by the .. Film Inquiry
3.5
Ouija: Origin of Evil initially unfolds more leisurely than its predecessor, but successfully builds suspense as it establishes characters worth carin .. Film Inquiry
3.0
So its altogether appropriate that a timely Halloween movie revolves around this supernatural concept. Susang Ranger
3.0
Ouija (2014) was terrible, but this prequel takes off in an entirely new direction with its mesmerizingly weird compositions and rhythms and wicked hu .. Common Sense Media
2.5
But Flanagan and Howards script has charming touches, wringing humor out of characters rather than gags. Sf Gate
3.1
Still, if these conventions ultimately feel a little too disconnected from the pains that inform the Zander familys almost cultish sense of grief, Fla .. Slant Magazine
3.5
Movies with the Hasbro imprimatur have been uneven the noisy Battleship; the overstuffed Jem and the Holograms but this one works pretty well by not t .. The New York Times
2.0
Does it count as a spoiler if we tell you we were disappointed when, during the increasingly chaotic last act of Ouija: Origin of Boardgame, a shark o .. The Irish Times
3.5
Set nearly 50 years earlier, with its visual style evocatively rendering its period setting, the film delivers a satisfying quotient of scares before .. Hollywood Reporter
3.1
Any good exorcism movie has a few key elements, and Ouija: Origin of Evil, delivers. Los Angeles Times
4.4
Billed as a prequel, this is really more of a fresh start, its connections to its lame predecessor ephemeral at best. Movie Freak
3.0
The rare horror sequel made with considerably more wit, craft, and imagination than its predecessor, Ouija: Origin of Evil feels less like the continu .. Variety
4.4
In what ranks as one of the years happiest surprises, this is a terrific old school fright flick that delivers both chills and substance. Aisle Seat
3.5
The filmmaking and acting elevate this material beyond grindhouse fare. Forbes
3.5
(Ranking: Every Horror Movie Sequel From Worst to Best) Up to this point, the film is well shot, briskly paced, and filled with fine performances, but .. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
The often excessively deliberate pace becomes more and more problematic as the spare picture slowly unfolds, as its increasingly clear that theres jus .. Reel Film
3.1
And it ends on a properly dark and gruesome note.But is the movie worth your money Nj
2.5
The films internal logic is too ill conceived, its overall direction too unfocused. Vox
3.0
Pretty soon a Ouija board is introduced and as you might expect it does far more than spice up a stale routine. Hey U Guys
3.1
Raking up the past of a Ouija board that more recently menaced so many hapless teenagers may not seem like a particularly auspicious idea but the resu .. The Star
1.9
Unfortunately, by the end of the film, as the plot disintegrates into a confusing mess, director Mike Flanagans film devolves into just another routin .. Deseret News
2.8
It all vaguely ties to the titular Ouija Board, but the central mystery of why its all happening feels like it started life in a different, more origi .. Film Ink
3.5
The 2014 original was a well shot, adequately watchable, and eminently forgettable wide release horror movie. Ner Dist
2.0
Not so much horror by numbers as horror spelt out slowly in letters, maybe they should have used that Ouija board to make contact with some ideas of t .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
It explores questions left by its predecessor without feeling restricted by it. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
Director Mike Flanagan dramatically improves the fortunes of this would be franchise with a smart, scary as hell horror. Lw Lies
3.0
Satirical suggestions aside, Ouija: Origin of Evil offers little new to the horror genre, but is executed well and a better film than the original. Nz Herald
4.0
Flanagans ample character building legwork and witty, inventively rigged scares, alongside the casts solid performances, raise this one above the aver .. Flicks
4.0
The only value the previous film had was in some unintentional giggles thanks to some clumsy dialogue and stiff performances. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
Origin of Evil even manages to weave in some humor, including a joke about not splitting up and Doris macabre dialogue delivered with a smile. Film Racket
3.0
Striking as it does at the illusion of innocence and folly of good intentions both on this plane of existence and the next, its uncanny evocation of e .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.8
1 of 3 View Caption Justin M. Lubin | Universal Pictures Nine year old Doris (Lulu Wilson) plays with a Ouija board that carries a menacing power, Jus .. Sltrib
3.8
Would you believe a sequel that retroactively fixes everything broken in the first one Movie Crypt
3.0
The makers of Oculus just happened to be handed a franchise entry and they made a Flanagan/Howard film out of it. We Live Entertainment
3.8
Real suspense often comes down to the audience having more knowledge than the characters and Flanagan proves himself a master at developing that very .. ComingSoon
2.0
What he doesnt care much about is tying it to the first, which is a good thing: Though its technically an origin story about the freaky old timer play .. Metro New York
3.1
And we never know when it will leap out of the darkness and scare us bejeeberless.Note: The closing credits highlight certain letters in circles, and .. Daily Herald
3.5
So once again, the Ouija franchise manages to shoot itself in the foot. Crave Online
3.5
Devilishly smart about this genre, Flanagan took an impossible property and made it monstrously satisfying. Cbr
3.0
Much of the films scare factor relies on Wilson, and the young actress is a sympathetic and increasingly creepy presence. Scifi Now
4.0
There are a shedload of earned scares, but it remains blessedly free of cheap jump scares the bane of existence for horror fans. Fresh Fiction
3.0
Its a cleverly ambiguous setup, but it becomes irrelevant to the film the instant a CG apparition pops up on screen. Seven Day Svt
3.0
Continuing the first horror franchise based on a Hasbro trademark, this box ticking prequel to the 2014 occult dabble Ouija is a case study in movie p .. Sky
1.5
Ouija: Origin of Evil is sadly derivative, totally stupid, routinely cheeseball and ultimately disappointing.Exactly as I expected this horror prequel .. Toronto Sun
3.8
SPECIAL OFFER Try 1 month of Digital Plus for 99 Cancel anytime Unlimited access to E Edition (PDF of newspaper) Unlimited articles, complete access t .. Qc Times
3.8
Its true, 1970s horror remains the most provocative decade in the genre ever with its examination of inherent evil, faith, and the church. Reel Talk Online
3.5
Many will be surprised to learn that the prequel to 2014s poorly received Ouija is actually a pretty entertaining supernatural horror that has both th .. Cairo 360
3.8
The surprise is that this prequel from director Mike Flanagan, a hitherto underachieving genre specialist (Hush, Oculus), is not only better than its .. Commercial Appeal
3.0
My only gripe is the pace of the story.So much time is spent establishing the characters and their connection that the ending becomes rushed. Iol Co Za
4.0
But co writer and director Mike Flanagan has taken a turn and done a 180 with this haunted horror story. Dread Central
3.0
If youre looking for some straight up, mainline Halloween haunted house gotchas, this date night ride has a slow start, but builds to a wild, crazy, s .. Parade
4.0
Great stuff.A sequel far better than anyone probably could have expected after seeing the first installment, Ouija: Origin of Evil is a real treat for .. Daily Dead
4.0
Stylish, spooky and superbly acted, this is a supremely entertaining horror prequel that confirms writer director Mike Flanagan as a serious horror ta .. I News
4.5
Ouija: Origin of Evil is one of the best horror sequels ever made, a film crafted with extreme care and precision. Chris Stuck Mann
3.1
Director Mike Flanagan is a confident filmmaker with a savvy eye for crafting bold and moody visual compositions. The Fright File
3.0
Flanagan isnt the only filmmaker treading this path of late; indeed, taking the Ouija series in this direction clearly owes much to the success of The .. Arts Hub



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