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Ouija: Origin of Evil

2016Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

Horror
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic656.5Rotten Tomatoes82%58%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about family and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you scare easily

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Retro Horror Pastiche
  • Family Survival Drama
  • Supernatural Possession
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Strong Maternal Performance
  • 1960s Period Detail
  • Effective Jump Scares
  • Prequel Origin Story
  • Emotional Core
  • Stylized Cinematography

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Mike Flanagan
Written by
Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard
Produced by
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Andrew Form
Music by
Taylor Stewart, Andrew Grush

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Facts

October 20, 2016 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
October 20, 2016
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$82 million
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Twerp Sweating, Self-Made Orphan, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero! +9

  • Twerp Sweating
  • Self-Made Orphan
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Mouth Stitched Shut
  • Never Found the Body
  • Mad Scientist
  • Summoning Ritual
  • Big Sister Instinct
  • Take Me Instead
  • Jump Scare
  • Hope Spot
  • Sequel Hook

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ouija: Origin of Evil?"

Questions about Ouija: Origin of Evil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ouija: Origin of Evil?

Netflix

In the United States, Ouija: Origin of Evil streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Ouija: Origin of Evil worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is Ouija: Origin of Evil a sequel?

  1. Ouija (2014)
  2. Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Ouija (2014).

Is Ouija: Origin of Evil okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Ouija: Origin of Evil scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

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 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 tropes for it, including Twerp Sweating, Self-Made Orphan, and Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!.