Elizabeth Reaser (Alice Zander), Annalise Basso (Lina Zander), Lulu Wilson (Doris Zander), and Henry Thomas (Father Tom). Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Director Mike Flanagan and cinematographer Michael Fimognari used digital techniques to emulate 1960s grainy film stock, including artificial "cigarette burns" to signal reel changes. Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) 720p
While a prequel, the film includes a post-credits scene that directly links it to the original 2014 movie. Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) While a prequel, the film includes a post-credits
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 . The production utilized Arri Alexa XT Plus cameras
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.
Critics appreciated Flanagan’s focus on character development and suspense over standard jump scares.