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The Ouija Board
Max Fleischer draws Koko and a haunted house, while his colleague and the janitor mess around with a Ouija board. When Max goes over to take a look, Koko is haunted by ghosts and inanimate objects, and escapes into the real-world studio.
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Plot Summary
A short silent film that delves into the mysterious and potentially dangerous nature of the Ouija board. The narrative likely explores how a group of individuals use the board, leading to unsettling and perhaps supernatural events. As the session progresses, the board's 'messages' become more ominous, hinting at unseen forces at play. The film captures the growing unease and fear experienced by the participants.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short, "The Ouija Board" predates modern critical review systems. Information regarding its specific critical reception is virtually non-existent in contemporary records. However, its existence highlights an early fascination with the occult and spiritualism in cinema during the silent era.
What Reviewers Say
A primitive exploration of spiritualism in early cinema.
Represents a historical artifact of early 20th-century fascination with the occult.
Lacks narrative depth and technical polish by modern standards, typical for its era.
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Fun Fact
This film is one of the earliest known cinematic depictions of the Ouija board, reflecting a societal interest in spiritualism and the paranormal that was prevalent in the early 20th century.
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