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Stars: Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Annalise Basso, Henry Thomas, Parker Mack, Halle Charlton, Alexis G. Zall, Doug Jones, Kate Siegel, Sam Anderson, Chelsea Gonzalez | Written by Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard | Directed by Mike Flanagan

When a horror film does well enough an inevitable sequel is churned out to make more money, and this could have been the case with Ouija. Giving the film to Mike Flanagan though and letting him do what he wants with it, horror fans are in for a treat. This is exactly what Ouija: Origin of Evil is, a treat for horror fans.

Set in 1967 Ouija: Origin of Evil is a prequel to the first movie. In it we see single mother Doris Zander (Elizabeth Reaser) and her two daughters Lina (Annalise Basso) and Doris (Lulu Wilson) running a séance scam. When the Ouija board game is used as a new stunt to bolster their business,...

Chicago – Like many of the creatures or villains it inspires, the horror genre has been slowly decaying for years now. In a time of reboots and tired sequels, 2016 has shown us glimpses of future promise by revisiting elements of the past. Flanagan continues this hot streak, one he helped create with “Hush” earlier this year, with the prequel “Ouija: Origin of Evil”.

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Mike Flanagan is slowly becoming a welcome force in the horror genre. He grabbed our attention with the visual mindfuck that is “Oculus”. His visual style is an art form all its own. Done in an almost Del Toro style, Flanagan loves playing with form and tone in an unconventional way. He finds the beauty in the darkness, the humor in the horror, and the humanity in the inhumane. Aside from successfully recreating the aesthetic of the 60’s in “Ouija: Origin of Evil”, he also channels that...

Ahead of its October 21st release, a new trailer for Mike Flanagan's Ouija: Origin of Evil teases the 1965-set prequel to 2014's Ouija, including one girl's creepy description of what it feels like to be strangled.

"It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened at number one. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.

Ouija: Origin of Evil is produced by Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,...

Universal Pictures has released a new extended TV spot for for their upcoming supernatural thriller the upcoming sequel Ouija: Origin of Evil starring Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser, Doug Jones, Parker Mack, Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel, Annalise Basso, and Lulu Wilson.

It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board Ouija: Origin of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened at number one.

Set in 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.

Ouija: Origin of Evil is produced by Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,...

Let’s face it, Ouija was pretty much worthless. It was forgettable and a wasted opportunity. The end product was definitely the result of too many hands in the pot. However, Universal knows that acquiring the license of using the “Ouija” name is definitely something that should be capitalized upon. It also doesn’t hurt that the first film did well at the box office, probably based off the name. Luckily for horror fans, they got a great director in Mike Flanagan to take a crack at the franchise and judging from the trailer, this should have been the original film.

Ouija: Origin of Evil arrives in theaters October 21st from Universal Pictures. Henry Thomas (Betrayal), Annalise Basso (Oculus), Elizabeth Reaser (“True Detective”), Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us from Evil), Parker Mack (MTV’s “Faking It”), Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel (Demon Legacy), and Doug Jones (Hellboy, “Fear Itself”) star.

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It was never just a game. Universal has unveiled a trailer for the upcoming horror prequel Ouija: Origin of Evil, the follow-up to the Ouija movie from 2014. Did anyone even want a sequel to the first one? The film has quite a cast: Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser, Doug Jones, Parker Mack, Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel, Annalise Basso, and Lulu Wilson. The plot for this one involves a young daughter of a family being taken over by a malevolent spirit, and things get increasingly freaky from there. I can't help but say this looks fairly generic, with some bland scares and the usual horror tropes, nothing unique. Oh well. Here's the first official trailer for Mike Flanagan's Ouija: Origin of Evil, direct from YouTube: Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit.

I missed the first Ouija movie, but Ouija: Origin of Evil (from Oculus and Before I Wake director Mike Flanagan) looks like a fun horror thriller. Personally, I don't really like watching horror films that are based on true stories, but I think ones that embrace the inherent craziness of their conceits like this are a lot more fun. The film stars Henry Thomas (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Gangs of New York), Elizabeth Reaser (Mad Men), Doug Jones, Parker Mack, Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel, Annalise Basso, and Lulu Wilson, and it hits theaters on October 21, just in time for Halloween.

It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened at number one. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt...

After the back-to-back success of Oculus and Hush, writer-director Mike Flanagan will release his third feature of the year (after September’s Before I Wake) with Ouija: Origin of Evil. The first trailer introduces the family the film centers around, as their Ouija board scam becomes an all-too-chilling reality when the youngest member of the family gets in touch with an evil spirit.

The first film did well at the box-office (though much less so with critics, holding a 7% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it remains to be seen if Flanagan can balance studio needs with a more critically-minded eye. Other than a creepy use of a split-focus diopter, the trailer features traditional PG-13 horror conceits such as harsh lighting, a gliding camera, and a creepy child to try and deliver its scares.

See the trailer below, along with a poster, for the film starring Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser, Doug Jones,...

Universal Pictures has released the trailer for their upcoming supernatural thriller Ouija: Origin Of Evil, starring Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser, Doug Jones, Parker Mack, Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel, Annalise Basso, and Lulu Wilson.

It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin Of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened at number one.

In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.

Ouija: Origin Of Evil is produced by Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,...

Check out the first trailer for the supernatural thriller Ouija: Origin Of Evil featuring Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser, Doug Jones, Parker Mack, Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel, Annalise Basso and Lulu Wilson.

It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin Of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened at number one.

This brand new preview is a fright-fest and a half.

In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.

Ouija: Origin Of Evil is produced by Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller...

“Something is wrong with Doris!” The spirit board is back to wreak more havoc amongst the living with some help from the dead in the first trailer for Universal Pictures’ Ouija: Origin of Evil.

Directed by Mike Flanagan (Hush, Oculus) from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, Ouija: Origin of Evil stars Elizabeth Reaser, Parker Mack, Annalise Basso, Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel, Henry Thomas, Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson, and Doug Jones.

What looks to be a prequel to 2014’s Ouija, which starred Olivia Cooke and was directed by Stiles White, Ouija: Origin of Evil is based upon the infamous Hasbro board game and is slated to hit theaters on October 21st, 2016.

Originally revealed by Freeform:

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The living and the dead will once again communicate in Universal Pictures’ Ouija: Origin of Evil, and ahead of the film’s trailer debut tomorrow, the official poster for the film has been unveiled.

Revealed on the movie’s Facebook page, the Ouija: Origin of Evil poster was accompanied with the following caption:

“Something is wrong with Doris. Here’s a first look at the poster for Ouija: Origin of Evil in theaters this Halloween – see the trailer tomorrow. #OuijaMovie”

Directed by Mike Flanagan (Hush, Oculus) from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, Ouija: Origin of Evil stars Parker Mack, Elizabeth Reaser, Annalise Basso, Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel, Henry Thomas, Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson, and Doug Jones.

A follow-up film to 2014’s Ouija, which starred Olivia Cooke and was directed by Stiles White, Ouija: Origin of Evil is based upon the infamous Hasbro board...

One thing’s for sure: When the Faking It gang returns to Hester High for the MTV comedy’s third season, it’s going to be a totally different ball game.

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Ouija 2, Mike Flanagan’s follow-up to last year’s tiny-budgeted sleeper Ouija, has scared up new cast additions Parker Mack (MTV’s Faking It), Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel (Demon Legacy) and Doug Jones (Falling Skies). They join the previously announced Henry Thomas (Betrayal), Annalise Basso (Oculus), Elizabeth Reaser (True Detective) and Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us From Evil). Flanagan, taking over the directing spot from the first film’s Stiles White, will write the…...

Exclusive: Matt McCombs’ Spotlight Pictures has acquired world rights to Sydon’s Falsely Accused.

Maria Pulera directed and co-wrote with Rayya Deeb about a young woman who sets out to catch the killer of her brother after she is accused of the crime.

Emma Holzer, Rosanna Arquette, Parker Mack and Jon Gries star and Mark Myers produced.

The film is in post and Spotlight aims to introduce sales in Cannes.

“The whole team at Spotlight is thriller to be working with Sydon to bring this amazing film to the attention to buyers worldwide,” said McCombs.

“We are excited to be working with Spotlight,” said Pulera. “Their passion and excitement towards this project, combined with their understanding of the worldwide market, gives us the confidence that a producer needs.”

Carlos Rincon of Spotlight Pictures brokered the deal with Pulera for Sydon.

“Once Upon a Time” star Jennifer Morrison has joined Kevin Bacon and Radha Mitchell in Blumhouse thriller “6 Miranda Drive.” The upcoming film, written and directed by Greg Mclean (“Wolf Creek”), follows a family's struggles with a supernatural presence in their home after it latched on to them during a vacation to the Grand Canyon. Also read: ‘Divergent's Parker Mack Joins Matt Walsh in Blumhouse's '6 Miranda Drive’ (Exclusive) Morrison will play one half of a fun-loving couple that joins Bacon and Mitchell's family on their summer getaway to the Arizona landmark. Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions will produce with Matt Kaplan of Chapter.

Up-and-coming actor Parker Mack (“Divergent”) has joined the cast of the Blumhouse thriller “6 Miranda Drive,” TheWrap has learned. Universal Pictures will distribute the film worldwide as part of its first-look deal with Blumhouse. Kevin Bacon and Radha Mitchell star in the film, which follows the Taylor family, who bring home a powerful supernatural force from their Grand Canyon vacation that threatens both their sanity and their lives. Also read: ‘Veep’ Star Matt Walsh Launches Indiegogo Campaign for Post-Production on ‘A Better You’ (Video) “Veep” star Matt Walsh recently joined the cast as Gary Carter, and Mack will play his son Andrew.

“Divergent” star Parker Mack and Disney actresses Laura Marano and Katherine McNamara are set to star in independent film “A Sort of Homecoming“, which will follow Amy Harrigan, a withdrawn but successful news producer, and will take a look back at her time on the debate team in high school. The Wrap reports that Mack [...]

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“Divergent” actor Parker Mack is set to star alongside Disney Channel veterans Laura Marano and Katherine McNamara in the indie movie “A Sort of Homecoming,” TheWrap has learned. Maria Burton is directing from a script by Lynn Reed, who is producing with Marcus Brown, Yvette Brown and Sean Rankin. Also Read: ‘Divergent’ Stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James Unveil New Trailer on Kimmel (Video) Story follows a Amy Harrigan, a news producer who is successful but withdrawn as a result of problems stemming from a national debate tournament in high school. Marano will play Amy as a teenager. Mack will play heartbreaker Nick Stevenson,...

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Clive Standen ("Robin Hood," "Vikings") has joined the cast of Baltasar Kormakur's "Everest" at Working Title and Universal.

The action-adventure drama deals with the 1996 multi-expedition assault on Everest that left eight climbers dead. Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Jason Clarke and Jake Gyllenhaal also star. [Source: Variety]

A Sort of Homecoming

Parker Mack ("Divergent") will join Laura Marano and Katherine McNamara in Maria Burton's indie movie "A Sort of Homecoming". The story follows a news producer still wrestling with problems stemming from a national debate tournament in high school.

Flashing back to her teenage years, Mack plays a star debater who teams up with her at debate camp before the two end up competing for a national championship. [Source: The Wrap]

Midnight Rider: The Gregg Allman Story

Chad Lindberg ("The Fast and The Furious," "Supernatural") has been cast in Randall Miller and Jody Savin's music biopic "Midnight Rider: The Gregg Allman Story" for Open Road Films.