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Ouija: Origin of Evil

2016·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
67
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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

When you talk to the other side, you never know who will be listening.

In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.
Supernatural HorrorPsychological DreadPeriod HorrorDemonic PossessionFamily TraumaJump ScaresAtmosphericIntense ThrillerWell-Crafted

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Where can I stream Ouija: Origin of Evil legally?

Ouija: Origin of Evil is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ouija: Origin of Evil worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ouija: Origin of Evil rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ouija: Origin of Evil?

1 h 39 min

Ouija: Origin of Evil runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ouija: Origin of Evil?

Critics74
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Ouija: Origin of Evil higher (74) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Ouija: Origin of Evil a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$82 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $82 million worldwide, 9.1 times its budget.

What language is Ouija: Origin of Evil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ouija: Origin of Evil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ouija: Origin of Evil in 116 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ouija: Origin of Evil use?

Twerp SweatingSelf-Made OrphanNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Mouth Stitched ShutNever Found the BodyMad ScientistSummoning RitualBig Sister InstinctTake Me InsteadJump ScareHope SpotSequel Hookand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Ouija: Origin of Evil, including Twerp Sweating, Self-Made Orphan, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!.