Ouija: Origin of Evil

• Horror

: Set in a meticulously recreated 1967 Los Angeles, *Ouija: Origin of Evil* is a chilling prequel offering a grounded, character-driven horror experience that distinguishes itself from typical possession narratives. Focused on a struggling widowed mother and her daughters attempting to revitalize their struggling séance business, the film portrays a family bound by both affection and a desperate need for financial security. The initial skepticism and theatricality of their scams abruptly fractures when a genuine malignant spirit is awakened, plunging them into a desperate fight to save the youngest daughter. The horror isn’t simply jump scares, but a creeping dread fueled by maternal desperation and the unsettling unraveling of a family's fragile bond as they confront an ancient, and utterly ruthless, evil. The narrative subtly explores the anxieties of post-war American family life and the vulnerability inherent in trying to control forces beyond comprehension, resulting in a surprisingly melancholic – and genuinely terrifying – experience.