Directed by Mike Flanagan and released in 2016, this film is a prequel to the 2014 movie Ouija . Unlike its predecessor, it received strong critical praise for its atmosphere, 1960s period setting, and performances.
Critics widely consider this film a significant improvement over the original Ouija . Key highlights include:
In 1967 Los Angeles, widowed mother Alice Zander (Elizabeth Reaser) runs a spiritual medium business from her suburban home. Assisted by her daughters—15-year-old Lina and 9-year-old Doris—Alice uses stage tricks to provide "comfort" to the grieving. To bolster her act and help with mounting financial struggles, Alice introduces a into her séances. The Descent into Darkness