Ouija

A group of friends reunites after the death of a mutual friend and decides to use a Ouija board to contact her. Their dabbling into the supernatural unleashes a dark entity that begins to stalk and torment them, leading them to uncover the board's sinister history and a way to fight back.

Ouija was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be predictable and lacking in genuine scares. Audiences, however, showed some interest, leading to a surprising box office performance for its budget.

• Lacks genuine scares and relies on predictable jump scares.

• Features a weak plot with underdeveloped characters.

• The film fails to capitalize on its promising premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while the film attempts to be frightening, it ultimately falls flat with its uninspired plot and unconvincing scares. Many found it to be a disappointment, despite its supernatural premise.

The film was originally developed by Platinum Dunes, Michael Bay's production company, and was intended to be a found-footage film before the script was rewritten and the directorial approach changed.