PG-13 for disturbing images, terror, and thematic elements. Critical & Commercial Performance
Elizabeth Reaser (Alice Zander), Annalise Basso (Lina Zander), Lulu Wilson (Doris Zander), and Henry Thomas (Father Tom). Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes). Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) 720p
Child actress Lulu Wilson received high praise for her "impeccable" and "unsettling" portrayal of the possessed Doris. PG-13 for disturbing images, terror, and thematic elements
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. Child actress Lulu Wilson received high praise for
The film supports multiple high-end audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS. Notable Highlights
Director Mike Flanagan and cinematographer Michael Fimognari used digital techniques to emulate 1960s grainy film stock, including artificial "cigarette burns" to signal reel changes.
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 .