With summer winding down, fall is just around the corner, which means we’ll be getting a few new scary movies timed just for the Halloween season. One new horror sequel hitting theaters this October is Universal’s prequelOuija: Origin of Evil, which has unleashed a terrifying TV trailer following theposterthat dropped last week. This video offers more insight into the terrors that a family of con artists unwittingly unleash, taking the franchise in a completly insane, all-new direction.
It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of thespirit boardOuija: Origin of Eviltells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened at number one. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.
Elizabeth Reaserleads a cast that includesHenry Thomas,Doug Jones,Lin ShayeandAnnalise Basso. This horror sequel marks the second Blumhouse franchiseLin Shayeis involved in, after starring as Elise Rainer in all threeInsidiousmovies, and the upcomingInsidious Chapter 4. The supporting cast is rounded out bySam Anderson,Eve Gordon,Parker Mack,Ele KeatsandLincoln Melcher.
Ouija: Origin of Evilis produced by Platinum Dunes partnersMichael Bay,Brad FullerandAndrew Form, Blumhouse Productions’Jason Blum, alongside Hasbro’sBrian GoldnerandStephen Davis.Mike Flanagandirects from a screenplay he wrote with hisOculusandBefore I Wakecollaborator,Jeff Howard, andUniversalwill distribute the film worldwide. The originalOuijaearned $50.8 million domestic and $103.5 million worldwide from a $5 million budget, with the sequel being produced with a $6 million budget.
Ouija: Origin of Evilhas been given an October 21release date, which has become the most crowded weekend of 2016 with five new releases. Also opening on that date isJack Reacher: Never Go Back,Keeping Up With the Joneses,Boo! A Madea HalloweenandI’m Not Ashamed. Focus Features was originally set to debutA Monster Callson that weekend, but it was recently pushed up to December 23, giving it a push towards awards season contention. Take a look at this TV spot fromOuija: Origin of Evil, along with a terrifying new photo, to prepare yourself for this horror sequel.
