Ouija (2014)

I originally gave this movie a rating of 7. I thought there were some good creepy moments and liked the storyline continuing from previous occupants. Then I made the mistake of watching the prequel / sequel first and re-watching the original second. Big mistake. The Origin writers had no idea what the first movie's history was. They did an awful job trying to give us more backstory on the Origin of Evil. But what they did do was have a wonderful child actress, Lulu Wilson, who was eerie and creepy and unsettling, something the original Ouija did not have. None of the cast stood out or acted well. It must have been the directing, because I have seen some of the cast in other things and liked them. This movie pales in comparison to Origin, but Origin sucks because it did not take the history told in this story and use it correctly. My recommendation, if you like one of these movies, don't watch the other. And if you want to watch both, watch them years apart so you don't remember the inaccuracies. I changed my rating to a 4.

Ouija is a horror film that starts out decently but ultimately has very little merit apart from some pleasant camera work and a few reasonable effects. But, you expect more suspense and creepy ambiance from a ghost film, and Ouija just becomes another predictable vengeful spirit affair (with a bit of Final Destination chucked in for good measure - just without the invention and imagination of those movies), and a turgid one at that. As such, the pacing is slow, and the feeling evoked in the viewer is apt for a movie about the dead as it is totally lifeless. In the final analysis then, Ouija is a dull film and should be retitled Nonnein.

A couple of years late with this review. Never mind, but after reading the synopsis and watching the trailer. Looked like something I'd enjoy without having to concentrate too much. And that's exactly what you get with Ouija and some decent jumpy bits too. The story line is pape thin and accompanied by some very awkward acting at times but it holds its own till the end. A good flick to pick and watch on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

I truly enjoyed this little horror flick. It's not a huge production and if you need to get scared out of your socks or see blood running in streams to be entertained then you probably won't be right here, but I liked that it had just the right dose of horror and - even more important - it had a real good story, the right portion of scavenger hunt a horror flick needs, with secrets to solve, unexpected turns and - yes - it was pretty logical for a fantasy film! The only thing that I was wondering is how a ghost from the 40ies comes to know how to operate a computer ;-). And I did not like the clichéd ending (I cannot imagine them forgetting to burn this piece and if they did burn it, how come it is back??). But then again: the movie has Shelley Hennig and Olivia Cooke - so what more can you want? Turn the TV on and enjoy!!