Ouija (film series)
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Ouija is a series of American horror films created by Allspark Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions and Hasbro Studios. The series consists of two films surrounding unleashed spirits from Ouija boards. The first installment was Ouija, released in 2014, by Universal Pictures. The second installment, Ouija: Origin of Evil, is a prequel set before the events of the first film.
The two films have grossed a combined $185.3 million against a budget of $17 million.
Films[edit]
| Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouija | October 24, 2014 | Stiles White | Juliet Snowden & Stiles White | Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Bradley Fuller, Jason Blum & Bennett Schneir |
| Ouija: Origin of Evil | October 21, 2016 | Mike Flanagan | Mike Flanagan & Jeff Howard | Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Stephen Davis, Andrew Form, Bradley Fuller & Brian Goldner |
Ouija (2014)[edit]
Ouija is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by Stiles White in his directorial debut, produced by Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Bradley Fuller, and Bennett Schneir and written by Juliet Snowden and White, who previously together wrote The Possession.[1] It stars Olivia Cooke, Daren Kagasoff, Douglas Smith, and Bianca A. Santos as teenagers who have unleashed spirits from a Ouija board. Principal photography began mid December 2013 in Los Angeles wrapped at the end of January 2014.[2]
Ouija was released on October 24, 2014,[3] and grossed $103.6 million worldwide over a budget of $5 million.[4] The film was overwhelmingly criticized by critics, with many criticizing its inconsistent tone, characters and story.[5]
Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)[edit]
Ouija: Origin of Evil is a 2016 American supernatural horror film directed and edited by Mike Flanagan and written by Flanagan and Jeff Howard. The film is a prequel to the 2014 film Ouija and stars Elizabeth Reaser, Annalise Basso, and Henry Thomas. A widow and her family introduce a Ouija board into their phony seance business, thereby inviting a spirit that possesses the youngest daughter. The main cast was announced in September 2015[6][7][8] with principal photography beginning that same month, which ran to October 21, 2015.[9][10]
Ouija: Origin of Evil was released on October 21, 2016,[11] and grossed $81.7 million worldwide against a budget of $12 million.[12] The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising it as a significant improvement over its predecessor.[13]
Future[edit]
Prior to the release of Ouija: Origin of Evil in April 2016, in an interview with Bloody Disgusting, director Mike Flanagan spoke of the possibility of future installments done by various filmmakers. "It’d be kind of cool to see how the franchise does with new voices coming in for later installments. There’s just so many places you can go, narratively, with the board itself… it’s been around for 100 years, and the story possibilities are endless. It could be a real anthology franchise, with a different filmmaker helming each new entry. That could be lots of fun."[14][15]
Development[edit]
Ouija[edit]
The first installment was announced in May 2008 with Universal attached.[16] At one point in 2011 Universal dropped out due to budgetary concerns.[17][18] Following this it was subsequently announced that the film would be produced at a lower budget [19] and Universal rejoined the project.[20] Casting was announced in November and December 2013.[21][2][22][23] Principal photography began mid December 2013 in Los Angeles wrapped at the end of January 2014. Although shooting officially wrapped in January 2014,[2] poor test screenings resulted in re-shoots occurring in June,[24] which, according to Olivia Cooke, resulted in half the film being re-shot. With the reshoots, Lin Shaye was added to the film to play a newly written character, Erin Moriarty's character was removed from the film entirely, and new plot points were added or changed entirely. The most notable of changes included the character of Doris Zander's physical appearance changing from that of a burnt looking girl to a rotting, decomposing girl with stitches in her mouth.[25]
Ouija: Origin of Evil[edit]
Although the first film in the Ouija series was a success commercially, its critical reception was less than stellar. As a result, Jason Blum wanted to make a film that was significantly different than the original.[26] This appealed to director Mike Flanagan who stated in an interview that he has "allergy to sequels" Blum let Flanagan work on the type of horror film he wanted which was a period piece that dealt with a family dynamic.[26] There was some talk from the beginning about whether or not the film should have any connections at all to the original, but Flanagan himself was opposed to this, and instead opted to make references to the original subtle to welcome new viewers while also entertaining fans of the original.[27]
The 1980 movie The Changeling was an influence on the film. Flanagan screened the earlier film for his director of photography "like ten times". He watched such horror classics as The Exorcist and The Watcher in the Woods. It was then that the pair hit off the idea to film the movie as if it were made during the 1970s, using only technology that would only have been available at the time.[26]
Production in Los Angeles commenced in September 2015 and wrapped in October 2015. The main cast was announced in September 2015[6][7][8] with principal photography beginning that same month, which ran to October 21, 2015.[9][10] Post-production on the film began on October 31, 2015.
Universal Pictures used its 1963–90 logo, designed by Universal Title and Optical for MCA Inc., to open and promote the film.
Additional crew and production details[edit]
| Film | Detail | ||||||
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| Composer | Cinematographer | Editor(s) | Production
companies |
Distributing
company |
Running time | ||
| Ouija | Anton Sanko | David Emmerichs | Ken Blackwell | Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, Hasbro Studios | Universal Pictures | 1hr 29mins | |
| Ouija: Origin of Evil | The Newton Brothers | Michael Fimognari | Mike Flanagan | Allspark Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, Hasbro Studios | 1hr 39mins | ||
Reception[edit]
Box office performance[edit]
| Film | Release date | Box office gross | Box office ranking | Budget | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Other territories | Worldwide | North America | Worldwide | ||||
| Ouija | October 24, 2014 | $50,856,010 | $52,618,000 | $103,674,010 | 1,716 | 1,569 | $5 million | [28][29] |
| Ouija: Origin of Evil | October 21, 2016 | $35,144,505 | $46,561,241 | $81,705,746 | 2,454 | 1,931 | $12 million | [30][31] |
| Totals | $86,000,515 | $99,179,241 | $185,379,756 | $17 million | ||||
Critical response[edit]
| Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | CinemaScore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouija | 6% (87 reviews)[32] | 38 (22 critics)[33] | C[34] |
| Ouija: Origin of Evil | 83% (120 reviews)[35] | 65 (26 critics)[36] | C[34] |
References[edit]
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (July 16, 2012). "U recruits pair to rewrite, helm 'Ouija'". variety.com. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ford, Rebecca (December 11, 2013). "Universal's 'Ouija' Adds 'The Fosters,' 'Red Widow' Actresses". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Universal Dates Crimson Peak, Ouija, Pitch Perfect 2 and More!". comingsoon.net. January 30, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ↑ Nancy Tartaglione (November 2, 2014). "'Turtles', 'Maze Runner' Top Int'l Box Office; 'Guardians' Is 2014's #2 Pic: Update". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Ouija (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Busch, Anita (September 17, 2015). "'Ouija 2' Underway With Elizabeth Reaser Joining Horror Film". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ford, Rebecca (September 18, 2015). "'Ouija 2' Rounds Out Cast With Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Evans, Greg (September 21, 2015). "Consult The Board: 'Ouija 2' Rounds Out Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 SSN Insider Staff (September 11, 2015). "On the Set for 9/11/15: Matt Damon Starts on Jason Bourne Sequel, Shailene Woodley Wraps Divergent Series: Allegiant". SSN Insider. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 Heuermann, Sierra (October 23, 2015). "With the amazing director Mike Flanagan! That's a picture wrap on Ouija 2! 💀🎬📽". Instagram. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (April 30, 2015). "Newly Retitled 'Ouija' Sequel A Go For October 2016 – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 17, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Miska, Brad (2016-04-26). "Is 'Ouija' An Anthology-style Franchise? (Exclusive)". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ Brayson, Johnny. "Ouija Movies Could Become A Halloween Tradition". Bustle. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (May 28, 2008). "Michael Bay conjures 'Ouija' movie". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ Lussier, Germain (August 23, 2011). "Universal Says Goodbye To 'Ouija'". slashfilm.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (August 24, 2011). "Universal Scraps 'Ouija' Movie as Studios Eye Budgets Closely". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Hasbro CEO Says 'Ouija' Board Moves to "Yes"". bloody-disgusting.com. 17 October 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (March 5, 2012). "Hasbro's 'Ouija' Movie Returns to Universal, Set for 2013 Release". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (December 6, 2013). "'Bates Motel' Actress to Star in Universal's 'Ouija'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Daren Kagasoff Joins 'Ouija'". deadline.com. December 4, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Matthew Settle Joins 'Ouija' Cast". deadline.com. December 13, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "New Ouija Trailer". facebook.com. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Olivia Cooke Ouija Bates Motel season 3 interview". collider.com. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Schager, Nick (October 19, 2016). "How This Horror Director Is Reinvigorating the Genre By Returning It to Its Roots". Esquire. Hearst Communications. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ↑ Connelly, Brendon (October 21, 2016). "Mike Flanagan interview: Ouija: Origin Of Evil, Halloween". Den of Geek. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ↑ "Ouija". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "Ouija (2014) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "Ouija: Origin of Evil". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ Ouija (2014), retrieved 2020-06-07
- ↑ Ouija, retrieved 2020-06-07
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 "Home". Cinemascore. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
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