What a surprise! A follow-up that goes back in time, yet somehow surpasses its earlier installment, Ouija: Origin of Evil manages to be a really good horror film—a decent and frightening experience for viewers who aren’t looking for something groundbreaking. The familiar setup unfolds: a mother and her two daughters, making money by pretending to communicate with spirits, find themselves in serious trouble when…

The initial portion of the film was something I genuinely liked. However, its runtime is 90 minutes, and for a considerable stretch—roughly sixty minutes in—it felt like an extended introduction. The conclusion arrived abruptly; all of the significant events are compressed into the final fifteen minutes, resulting in a rushed and unsatisfactory resolution. The horror elements unintentionally elicit laughter instead o…

This marks the beginning of the story! It’s an acceptable horror movie and definitely superior to the initial installment. The earlier film was an atypical teen-oriented horror where things began lightheartedly. This one serves as a backstory, exploring how everything started. A mother with two daughters earns a living by assisting those who wish to speak with deceased loved ones. Things shift when her youngest da…

_YesYes: UnOriginal of Evil_ significantly surpasses its prior installment, _Ouija_. However, considering how remarkably dreadful the initial _Ouija_ film was—easily the low point of 2014—that isn’t exactly a noteworthy accomplishment. _Final rating:★★ - It contained elements I found enjoyable, though the final result fell short._