Time Is Running Out: The Best Horror Prequel of the 2010s is Leaving Netflix Soon
I have mixed feelings about supernatural horror. I am not particularly religious, so I really have to buy into the narrative to suspend my disbelief regarding demonic possession, evil spirits, exorcisms, or anything of that ilk. There are plenty of films that help me do just that. The Exorcist is one obvious example, and The Omen is another. I also find The Conjuring plenty immersive, despite the fact that I have very complicated feelings about Ed and Lorraine Warren.
With that in mind, a celebrated film that is deeply tied to the supernatural is gearing up to exit the Netflix platform soon. A film that manages to be immersive despite what I consider fairly far-fetched thematic elements.
More specifically, I’m talking about Ouija: Origin of Evil, which is slated to vanish from the Netflix platform on August 16. If you’re planning to check this one out (or squeeze in one last watch), your very last opportunity to do so is August 15th.
The setup for Ouija: Origin of Evil is this:
In 1967 Los Angeles, widowed mother Alice Zander (Elizabeth Reaser) unwittingly invites authentic evil into her home by adding a new stunt to bolster her séance scam business. When the merciless spirit overtakes her youngest daughter, Doris (Lulu Wilson), the small family must confront unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.
If you’re debating whether or not the film is worth checking out, allow me to mention that it is widely regarded as the best horror prequel of the 2010s. Our Chad Collins even spoke to the film’s ample merits in a retrospective piece a few years back, and he had nothing but praise for the flick.
You can see what I mean below in this glowing excerpt from his coverage:
“Ouija: Origin of Evil isn’t just one of the best horror prequels (or sequels) ever made. It’s another testament to Flanagan’s indomitable spirit. In his hands, the horror genre is more capable than ever of seducing, frightening, and ultimately possessing its audience. Long live the board.”
Chad and I have similar tastes, which I’d very much like to think means that he has exceptional taste. In all seriousness, the film is regarded as an improvement over its predecessor in every possible way. That’s thanks, in no small part, to stellar direction from Flanagan, and a strong script co-written by Flanagan and frequent collaborator Jeff Howard.
That’s just about all that I have for you at present. Make sure to act quickly if you want to check this one out before Netflix vanquishes it from the platform!
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