: Young Lulu Wilson as Doris is genuinely terrifying. Her monologue about the "sensations of strangling" remains one of the most unsettling scenes in modern horror.
Set decades before the first film, the story follows Alice Zander ( Elizabeth Reaser ), a widowed mother running a "spiritual medium" scam out of her home. To spice up her act, she introduces a Ouija board—accidentally opening a door to the house's malevolent history. Unlike the original, this film thrives on: Ouija: Origin of Evil
: The bond between Alice and her daughters, Lina and Doris, makes the eventual possession feel like a tragedy rather than just a plot point. The Verdict: Better Than It Had to Be : Young Lulu Wilson as Doris is genuinely terrifying
Guest Review: Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) - flixchatter film blog To spice up her act, she introduces a
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.
: 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.
The Prequel That Played by the Rules: Why Ouija: Origin of Evil Works