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New Clips From Ouija: Origin Of Evil Shows Just How Dangerous A Game Can Be

With Halloween and the release of ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’, directed by Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Before I Wake, Hush), only weeks away it’s perfect timing for a series of new clips from the film to arrive and we have them here for you to see. “It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origins of Evil tells 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 seance 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.” ‘Origin of Evil’ stars Annalise Basso, Parker Mack (Divergent), Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel (Oculus), Elizabeth Reaser, Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 11, 2016
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Ouija: Origin Of Evil Unveils New Creepy Poster

‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ possesses a brand new poster. The film, from director Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Before I Wake, Hush), is the prequel to the original 2014 film. “It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origins of Evil tells 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 seance 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.” ‘Origin of Evil’ stars Annalise Basso, Parker Mack (Divergent), Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel (Oculus), Elizabeth Reaser, Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson and Doug Jones (Crimson Peak,Hellboy). ‘Ouija: Origins of Evil’ will open in theaters on October 21, 2016 from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2016
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Before I Wake Pulled From Release

We hate to be the barer of bad news (we really), but the nightmarish film ‘Before I Wake’ has been pulled from release. At the moment there is no word if another date has been set. ‘Before I Wake’ is from Relativity Media and director Mike Flanagan, who co-wrote the film with Jeff Howard. It premiered at this past July’s Fantasia Film Festival and had been set for a September 9th release date. Starring Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Dash Mihok and Jacob Tremblay, ‘Before I wake’ follows a young couple who have lost their young son. They agree to foster Cody, a sweet 8-year-old boy who is terrified to sleep. Soon, the couple learns that whatever the boy dreams manifests into reality, including his nightmares. While his dreams create beautiful, amazing things, his nightmares bring to life terrifying visions and dark entities. To save their new family the couple must uncover the truth behind Cody’s nightmares before it’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2016
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Am I Dreaming ? Before I Wake Finally Coming To Blu-ray And DVD!

After opening in theaters in May of 2015, Relativity Media is finally releasing the nightmarish film Before I Wake from director Mike Flanagan, who co-wrote the film with Jeff Howard. Flanagan is the same director behind 2013’s Oculus and the 2016 home invasion thriller Hush. His next project is the upcoming film Ouija: Origins of Evil, the prequel to the 2014 paranormal film, directed by Stiles White. Starring Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Dash Mihok and Jacob Tremblay, Before I wake follows a young couple who have just agreed to foster a young boy after losing their own son. Soon, the couple learns that whatever the boy dreams manifest into reality, including his nightmares. Before I Wake will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD September 9, 2016.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 9, 2016
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Something Is Wrong With Doris In The Trailer For Ouija: Origins Of Evil The Prequel To Ouija

The talking board is back to unleash an evil spirit in Ouija: Origins of Evil, the prequel to Universal’s 2014 ghostly tale, Ouija. Directed by Mike Flanagan (Hush, Oculus) and based on the screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, Ouija: Origins of Evil is based on the infamous board game from Hasbro that supposedly puts people in touch with the other side. Origins of Evil stars Parker Mack, Elizabeth Reaser, Annalise Basso, Kate Siegel, Sam Anderson, Henry Thomas, Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson and the incredibly talented Doug Jones. It all begins when a mother, and fake medium, brings home a Ouija board. When her youngest daughter Doris discovers the board, she reaches out to her father that has passed away. But instead she discovers another spirit. And young Doris is over come by something evil. Ouija: Origins of Evil will open in theaters on October 21st, just in time for Halloween. The first trailer has just arrived (via Universal) and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 23, 2016
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Hush Director Mike Flanagan Behind The Upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot

Everywhere you turn there are horror remakes and reboots being churned out like never before. Frankly, horror fans are over seeing movies they love, hate, or care nothing about, being redone. But it is hat it is and we have an update on another movie to add to the loooong list. Back in 2014 we reported that there was a reboot of 1997’s slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer in the works. After two years of no news, we finally have some. During and interview this week with Shockwave Mike Flanagan, director of Oculus, Hush, and Before I Wake, explained where the film stands. We wrote it for Sony. We turned in the script and they loved it. It’s going fine. They’re going to make it. I’m not directing it,” Flanagan to Shockwaves. “It’s a really neat take. It’s a whole new deal. We’re not interested in doing the same thing again with the eliminated teenagers and fisherman.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2016
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The New Halloween Movie May Have Found Its Director

News broke last night that John Carpenter is returning to executively produce, serve as creative consultant and possibly compose the score for Blumhouse’s new Halloween movie, premiering in October of 2017. Today we learned, via Bloody-Disgusting, that the film may have found its director. According to the site, Mike Flanagan is currently in talks to direct. Flanagan has worked with Blumhouse before. Flanagan directed last year’s home invasion film Hush, as well as Oculus. And is currently directing Ouija 2 , the sequel to 2014’s supernatural film that revolves around a Ouija Board. “HALLOWEEN needs to return to its traditions,” Carpenter said. “I feel like the movies have gotten away from that…Michael is not just a human being; he’s a force of nature, like the wind. That’s what makes him scary.” “HALLOWEEN is one of those milestone films that inspired everyone at our company to get into the world of scary movies.” Jason Blum stated. “and we are so excited

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2016
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From The Director Of Oculus Comes Hush – Silence Can Be Deadly

Author Maddie Young (Kate Siegel) lives alone in utter isolation deep in the woods. She lost her hearing as a teenager and retreated from society. But one night her world is shattered when the masked face of a psychotic killer appears in her window. There’s not another living soul for miles, and with no way to call for help it seems Maddie is at the mercy of the killer, but he has underestimated his victim. Hush co-stars Samantha Sloyan and Michael Trucco. Mike Flanagan (Oculus) directs from the script he co-wrote with John Gallagher Jr. and the film’s star Kate Siegel. Flanagan’s Hush premiered this weekend at the SXSW Film Festival, but will be available on Netflix come April 8th, 2016.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 13, 2016
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‘Ouija 2’ Now Has A Full Cast Of Horror Veterans

The sequel to 2014’s supernatural thriller ‘Ouija’ is now in production. Mike Flanagan is not only directing the sequel, but is also co-writing the movie’s script along with Jeff Howard. Flanagan and Howard have teamed up before, with 2014’s ‘Oculus’. According to Deadline the movie now has it’s full cast that includes Doug Jones (The Strain), Sam Anderson (Justified), Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us From Evil), Henry Thomas (E,T.), Elizabeth Reaser (True Detectives), Parker Mack (Faking It), and Kate Siegel and Annalise Basso, who both appeared in Flanagan’s ‘Oculus’. Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will producing for Blumhouse Productions. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis will produce under Hasbro and Trevor Macy will produce under the Intrepid Pictures’ banner. Sara Scott will oversee ‘Ouija 2’ for Universal, which will open in theaters on October 21, 2016. In the first film a group of friends come together to try to communicate with their friend who had recently committed suicide. Soon after

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2015
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‘Ouija 2’ Has Found It’s Director And It’s Star

The sequel to 2014’s supernatural thriller ‘Ouija’ has found it’s director. Flanagan is not only directing the sequel, but is also co-writing the movie’s script along with Jeff Howard. Flanagan and Howard have teamed up before, with 2014’s ‘Oculus’. Annalise Basso has signed as the star of ‘Ouija 2’. Basso will play the role of a young girl grieving the loss of her father. Basso is no stranger the Flanagan and Howard, she appeared in ‘Oculus’ as well. The sequel will once again revolve around a Ouija Board. Unlike in the first movie, this board is has been described as “ancient”. Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will producing for Blumhouse Productions. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis will produce under Hasbro and Trevor Macy will produce under the Intrepid Pictures’ banner. Sara Scott will oversee the movie for Universal. In the first ‘Ouija’ a group of friends come together to try to communicate with their friend who has recently

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2015

More from Mike Flanagan

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New Clips From Ouija: Origin Of Evil Shows Just How Dangerous A Game Can Be

With Halloween and the release of ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’, directed by Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Before I Wake, Hush), only weeks away it’s perfect timing for a series of new clips from the film to arrive and we have them here for you to see. “It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origins of Evil tells 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 seance 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.” ‘Origin of Evil’ stars Annalise Basso, Parker Mack (Divergent), Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel (Oculus), Elizabeth Reaser, Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 11, 2016
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Ouija: Origin Of Evil Unveils New Creepy Poster

‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ possesses a brand new poster. The film, from director Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Before I Wake, Hush), is the prequel to the original 2014 film. “It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origins of Evil tells 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 seance 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.” ‘Origin of Evil’ stars Annalise Basso, Parker Mack (Divergent), Sam Anderson, Kate Siegel (Oculus), Elizabeth Reaser, Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson and Doug Jones (Crimson Peak,Hellboy). ‘Ouija: Origins of Evil’ will open in theaters on October 21, 2016 from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2016
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Before I Wake Pulled From Release

We hate to be the barer of bad news (we really), but the nightmarish film ‘Before I Wake’ has been pulled from release. At the moment there is no word if another date has been set. ‘Before I Wake’ is from Relativity Media and director Mike Flanagan, who co-wrote the film with Jeff Howard. It premiered at this past July’s Fantasia Film Festival and had been set for a September 9th release date. Starring Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Dash Mihok and Jacob Tremblay, ‘Before I wake’ follows a young couple who have lost their young son. They agree to foster Cody, a sweet 8-year-old boy who is terrified to sleep. Soon, the couple learns that whatever the boy dreams manifests into reality, including his nightmares. While his dreams create beautiful, amazing things, his nightmares bring to life terrifying visions and dark entities. To save their new family the couple must uncover the truth behind Cody’s nightmares before it’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2016
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Am I Dreaming ? Before I Wake Finally Coming To Blu-ray And DVD!

After opening in theaters in May of 2015, Relativity Media is finally releasing the nightmarish film Before I Wake from director Mike Flanagan, who co-wrote the film with Jeff Howard. Flanagan is the same director behind 2013’s Oculus and the 2016 home invasion thriller Hush. His next project is the upcoming film Ouija: Origins of Evil, the prequel to the 2014 paranormal film, directed by Stiles White. Starring Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Dash Mihok and Jacob Tremblay, Before I wake follows a young couple who have just agreed to foster a young boy after losing their own son. Soon, the couple learns that whatever the boy dreams manifest into reality, including his nightmares. Before I Wake will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD September 9, 2016.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 9, 2016
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Something Is Wrong With Doris In The Trailer For Ouija: Origins Of Evil The Prequel To Ouija

The talking board is back to unleash an evil spirit in Ouija: Origins of Evil, the prequel to Universal’s 2014 ghostly tale, Ouija. Directed by Mike Flanagan (Hush, Oculus) and based on the screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, Ouija: Origins of Evil is based on the infamous board game from Hasbro that supposedly puts people in touch with the other side. Origins of Evil stars Parker Mack, Elizabeth Reaser, Annalise Basso, Kate Siegel, Sam Anderson, Henry Thomas, Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson and the incredibly talented Doug Jones. It all begins when a mother, and fake medium, brings home a Ouija board. When her youngest daughter Doris discovers the board, she reaches out to her father that has passed away. But instead she discovers another spirit. And young Doris is over come by something evil. Ouija: Origins of Evil will open in theaters on October 21st, just in time for Halloween. The first trailer has just arrived (via Universal) and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 23, 2016
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Hush Director Mike Flanagan Behind The Upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot

Everywhere you turn there are horror remakes and reboots being churned out like never before. Frankly, horror fans are over seeing movies they love, hate, or care nothing about, being redone. But it is hat it is and we have an update on another movie to add to the loooong list. Back in 2014 we reported that there was a reboot of 1997’s slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer in the works. After two years of no news, we finally have some. During and interview this week with Shockwave Mike Flanagan, director of Oculus, Hush, and Before I Wake, explained where the film stands. We wrote it for Sony. We turned in the script and they loved it. It’s going fine. They’re going to make it. I’m not directing it,” Flanagan to Shockwaves. “It’s a really neat take. It’s a whole new deal. We’re not interested in doing the same thing again with the eliminated teenagers and fisherman.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2016
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The New Halloween Movie May Have Found Its Director

News broke last night that John Carpenter is returning to executively produce, serve as creative consultant and possibly compose the score for Blumhouse’s new Halloween movie, premiering in October of 2017. Today we learned, via Bloody-Disgusting, that the film may have found its director. According to the site, Mike Flanagan is currently in talks to direct. Flanagan has worked with Blumhouse before. Flanagan directed last year’s home invasion film Hush, as well as Oculus. And is currently directing Ouija 2 , the sequel to 2014’s supernatural film that revolves around a Ouija Board. “HALLOWEEN needs to return to its traditions,” Carpenter said. “I feel like the movies have gotten away from that…Michael is not just a human being; he’s a force of nature, like the wind. That’s what makes him scary.” “HALLOWEEN is one of those milestone films that inspired everyone at our company to get into the world of scary movies.” Jason Blum stated. “and we are so excited

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2016
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From The Director Of Oculus Comes Hush – Silence Can Be Deadly

Author Maddie Young (Kate Siegel) lives alone in utter isolation deep in the woods. She lost her hearing as a teenager and retreated from society. But one night her world is shattered when the masked face of a psychotic killer appears in her window. There’s not another living soul for miles, and with no way to call for help it seems Maddie is at the mercy of the killer, but he has underestimated his victim. Hush co-stars Samantha Sloyan and Michael Trucco. Mike Flanagan (Oculus) directs from the script he co-wrote with John Gallagher Jr. and the film’s star Kate Siegel. Flanagan’s Hush premiered this weekend at the SXSW Film Festival, but will be available on Netflix come April 8th, 2016.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 13, 2016
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‘Ouija 2’ Now Has A Full Cast Of Horror Veterans

The sequel to 2014’s supernatural thriller ‘Ouija’ is now in production. Mike Flanagan is not only directing the sequel, but is also co-writing the movie’s script along with Jeff Howard. Flanagan and Howard have teamed up before, with 2014’s ‘Oculus’. According to Deadline the movie now has it’s full cast that includes Doug Jones (The Strain), Sam Anderson (Justified), Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us From Evil), Henry Thomas (E,T.), Elizabeth Reaser (True Detectives), Parker Mack (Faking It), and Kate Siegel and Annalise Basso, who both appeared in Flanagan’s ‘Oculus’. Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will producing for Blumhouse Productions. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis will produce under Hasbro and Trevor Macy will produce under the Intrepid Pictures’ banner. Sara Scott will oversee ‘Ouija 2’ for Universal, which will open in theaters on October 21, 2016. In the first film a group of friends come together to try to communicate with their friend who had recently committed suicide. Soon after

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2015
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‘Ouija 2’ Has Found It’s Director And It’s Star

The sequel to 2014’s supernatural thriller ‘Ouija’ has found it’s director. Flanagan is not only directing the sequel, but is also co-writing the movie’s script along with Jeff Howard. Flanagan and Howard have teamed up before, with 2014’s ‘Oculus’. Annalise Basso has signed as the star of ‘Ouija 2’. Basso will play the role of a young girl grieving the loss of her father. Basso is no stranger the Flanagan and Howard, she appeared in ‘Oculus’ as well. The sequel will once again revolve around a Ouija Board. Unlike in the first movie, this board is has been described as “ancient”. Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will producing for Blumhouse Productions. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis will produce under Hasbro and Trevor Macy will produce under the Intrepid Pictures’ banner. Sara Scott will oversee the movie for Universal. In the first ‘Ouija’ a group of friends come together to try to communicate with their friend who has recently

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2015
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