Ouija: Origin Of Evil (2016) 720p May 2026

Director Mike Flanagan and cinematographer Michael Fimognari used digital techniques to emulate 1960s grainy film stock, including artificial "cigarette burns" to signal reel changes.

Elizabeth Reaser (Alice Zander), Annalise Basso (Lina Zander), Lulu Wilson (Doris Zander), and Henry Thomas (Father Tom). Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

PG-13 for disturbing images, terror, and thematic elements. Critical & Commercial Performance Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) 720p

The production utilized Arri Alexa XT Plus cameras with Panavision C-Series lenses in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Reviewers noted the effective use of split-diopter lenses to create tension by keeping both the foreground and background in sharp focus.

The film received generally positive reviews, often cited as a significant improvement over its 2014 predecessor. It holds an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 65 on Metacritic . PG-13 for disturbing images, terror, and thematic elements

Child actress Lulu Wilson received high praise for her "impeccable" and "unsettling" portrayal of the possessed Doris.

While a prequel, the film includes a post-credits scene that directly links it to the original 2014 movie. Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) The film received generally positive reviews, often cited

Critics appreciated Flanagan’s focus on character development and suspense over standard jump scares.