Guest Review: Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) - flixchatter film blog
It’s not often you hear people begging for a prequel to a critically panned movie based on a Hasbro board game. But in 2016, Mike Flanagan (the mind behind The Haunting of Hill House ) did the impossible: he turned a generic franchise into a legitimate horror standout with . A New Game in 1967 Ouija: Origin of Evil
: Flanagan uses a "slow burn" approach, building dread through 1960s aesthetics and clever camera angles rather than cheap noise. Guest Review: Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) -
While the final act leans into some predictable "spookshow" tropes and CGI-heavy scares, the film is widely regarded by critics on Rotten Tomatoes and sites like Common Sense Media as a massive upgrade over its predecessor. While the final act leans into some predictable
The Prequel That Played by the Rules: Why Ouija: Origin of Evil Works
: You don’t need to see the first Ouija to enjoy this. However, if you do watch it, keep an eye out for the post-credits scene that ties the two movies together.