... A traditional film anchored in the "retro", with multiple references to the genre that make this sequel into something improved. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 6/10 | Oct 18, 2023

"the movie approaches all the things we're expecting with just a little bit more grit and weirdness than we anticipate coming from a studio-sheened horror flick"

| Sep 7, 2023

Mike Flanagan showcases how to make a prequel to a previously underwhelming film.

| Aug 7, 2023

The movie should stand as a shining example to studios that a director with vision and a solid script can turn a nonsensical franchise entry in something worthy of attention.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 9, 2022

Far better than it needs to be, Flanagan's smart, creepy prequel is a perfect companion piece to Oculus for its interest in murky family dynamics swept up in otherworldly phenomenon.

| Original Score: 4/5 | May 21, 2021

Who would have thought that incorporating well-rounded, relatable characters would make your horror film so effective? Mike Flanagan, that's who.

| Original Score: 4/5 | May 17, 2021

Ouija was one of the lamest mainstream horror films of recent memory, its prequel is one of the best.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 3, 2021

With Mike Flanagan directing and cowriting, this film far eclipses its predecessor.

| Jan 2, 2021

As a viewing option for the Halloween season you could do worse, but you could also do better.

| Original Score: B- | Jul 11, 2020

No need to visit the first movie. Really, don't. But this Halloween, Ouija: Origin of Evil is your one stop shop for cinematic terrors.

| Mar 30, 2020

I've yet to see a Mike Flanagan film I didn't appreciate and although this isn't a passion project and more of a work-for-hire, he still brings his A-game and combines scares with pathos - it's a superior improvement over the original.

| Feb 2, 2019

An awesome rarity in that it's an excellent sequel to a truly horrible original.

| Original Score: B | Nov 5, 2018

Ouija: Origin of Evil might be the biggest improvement on the original in history of horror.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 1, 2018

There are a few false notes...but for the most part, Ouija: Origin of Evil is a success. We get caught up in its tale, we're interested in the characters, and we get as scared as we should be

| Original Score: B+ | Oct 20, 2018

Sadly, whilst Ouija: Origin of Evil has a couple of interesting moments, overall it's a messy disappointment.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 30, 2018

Incorporates both enough character and stylistic filmmaking techniques to keep this horror prequel afloat as being both entertaining and far much superior to its predecessor.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 30, 2018

Origin of Evil, while terrifying, is a funny movie that understands its audience's psychological state better than most films of its ilk.

| Aug 27, 2018

This is not a subversive horror film by any stretch, but it is regardless a satisfying, visually striking one.

| Aug 25, 2018

Though it does fall apart a bit near the end overall it is a solid family-fueled frightener which I have come to expect from the talented director.

| Aug 20, 2018

I'm still a little confused about the Ouija board's motivation.

| Aug 8, 2018