Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

In Ouija: Origin of Evil, the unsettling events unfold in 1965 Los Angeles, where a widowed mother and her two daughters are struggling to keep their séance scam business afloat. Desperate for a new gimmick, they introduce a Ouija board into their act, a decision that tragically opens a gateway for genuine malevolent forces to infiltrate their home. The situation escalates to a terrifying extreme when the younger daughter becomes possessed by an unyielding spirit, forcing the fractured family to confront their deepest fears in a desperate battle to save her and banish the entity back to its dark realm. While primarily a horror film, Ouija: Origin of Evil earns its place on a "Best Mystery Movies" list through its masterful construction of suspense and its intricate unfolding of supernatural secrets. The film expertly weaves a web of unanswered questions, initially presenting the mysterious occurrences as a consequence of the family's fraudulent endeavors. However, as the malevolent presence grows stronger and its influence more palpable, the audience is drawn into a compelling puzzle of understanding the true nature of the haunting. The mystery lies not just in *if* the supernatural is real, but in *why* it has chosen this family, what its ultimate goals are, and how the family can unravel the dark history and malevolent intentions to survive. The gradual revelation of the spirit's origins and motivations, combined with the palpable sense of dread, creates a deeply engaging mystery that keeps viewers guessing until the chilling conclusion.