Ouija: Origin of Evil

In the dark and mysterious world of 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother, Peggy, played by Elizabeth Reaser, is struggling to make ends meet with her two daughters, Emily, played by Lulu Wilson, and Lynn, played by Annalise Basso. Together, they have been operating a rather unscrupulous séance scam business, taking advantage of desperate individuals seeking answers to their most pressing questions. Despite the dubious nature of their business, the family is not without its charm, with Peggy attempting to shield her daughters from the harsh realities of their situation. However, to bolster their business and make a profit, Peggy convinces Emily and Lynn to participate in a new and more intense stunt: channeling the spirit of a deceased boy, Victor, using a Ouija board. Emily, the youngest of the two sisters, who has always been more prone to the supernatural and has a fascination with the otherworld, is initially hesitant but is eventually coerced by her mother into participating. The family sets up their séance equipment in their living room, dimly lit by candles, with Emily and Lynn nervously sitting on either side of the Ouija board. Peggy attempts to control the session, but things quickly take a turn for the worse as Emily becomes possessed by the mischievous spirit of Victor. The once innocent and playful girl slowly begins to transform, displaying increasingly erratic and malevolent behavior. As the family attempts to contain the possessed Emily, they start to uncover a dark and terrifying truth. Peggy's attempt to conjure the spirit was not just a publicity stunt but a genuine attempt to connect with her deceased son, Michael, who died under mysterious circumstances several years ago. The family soon discovers that they have unwittingly invited an authentic and malevolent evil entity into their home. Lynn, who has always been more grounded and rational, attempts to reason with her mother and understand the true nature of their situation. However, as the supernatural events escalate, she finds herself at a loss for what to do, and the lines between reality and the paranormal begin to blur. Emily's possession grows increasingly severe, with her displaying an unsettling and detached demeanor. As the family struggles to comprehend the true extent of the evil they have unleashed, they must also contend with their own personal demons. The once close-knit family is torn apart by fear, anxiety, and mistrust, with each member struggling to cope with the horrors that surround them. The situation reaches a boiling point when Peggy finally discovers the true nature of the entity that has taken over Emily: a malevolent spirit that feeds on fear, pain, and suffering. In a desperate bid to save her possessed daughter and free their home from the evil entity, the family turns to an unlikely and rather unconventional ally – the Catholic priest, Father Brennan, played by Lin Shaye. However, despite his valiant efforts, Brennan proves to be an ineffective deterrent against the relentless entity, and the family finds itself at an impasse. In the climactic final confrontation, Peggy must confront her own fears and make a choice that will determine the fate of her daughter. With the malevolent spirit threatening to consume them all, Peggy finds herself forced to perform an exorcism, drawing on the teachings of Catholicism to try and banish the entity back to the other side. In a heart-wrenching and emotionally charged climax, Peggy, with her daughter's life hanging in the balance, performs an anguished exorcism, pouring her heart and soul into the ancient prayers. With a mixture of faith, determination, and the support of her family, Peggy manages to exorcise the malevolent entity from Emily's body, returning her to a state of normalcy and freeing their home from the oppressive influence of the evil spirit. However, the experience has left an indelible mark on all of them, revealing the darker side of the human experience and the power of faith to overcome even the most malevolent of entities.