Ouija: Origin of Evil
Written by: Mike Flanagan & Jeff Howard
Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Based on characters by: Juliet Snowden & Stiles White
Released: October 21, 2016
In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her daughters add a new stunt to bolster their seance scam business by inviting an evil presence into their home, not realizing how dangerous it is.
"Ouija: Origin of Evil" is a supernatural horror film directed by Mike Flanagan. Set in the 1960s, the story follows a widow and her two daughters who run a fake séance business using a Ouija board to bolster their performances. However, when they introduce a new prop into their act, a legitimate Ouija board, they unwittingly invite malevolent forces into their lives. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, the family must confront the dark entity they've awakened, leading to a terrifying battle for their souls. Flanagan's direction brings a chilling atmosphere to the film, blending psychological horror with supernatural elements for a gripping and unsettling experience.