Critics appreciated Flanagan’s focus on character development and suspense over standard jump scares.

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.

The film received generally positive reviews, often cited as a significant improvement over its 2014 predecessor. It holds an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 65 on Metacritic .

Elizabeth Reaser (Alice Zander), Annalise Basso (Lina Zander), Lulu Wilson (Doris Zander), and Henry Thomas (Father Tom). Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Director Mike Flanagan and cinematographer Michael Fimognari used digital techniques to emulate 1960s grainy film stock, including artificial "cigarette burns" to signal reel changes.

Produced on a budget of approximately $9–12 million, it grossed $35.1 million in North America and $46.6 million internationally, totaling $81.7 million worldwide . Technical & Visual Style

The film supports multiple high-end audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS. Notable Highlights

PG-13 for disturbing images, terror, and thematic elements. Critical & Commercial Performance