Official Trailer Released For 'Ouija: Origin of Evil'

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Just in time for Halloween, a follow up to 2014's
Just in time for Halloween, a follow up to 2014's Ouija gets some spooky origin action. But it's just a game, right?

Universal Pictures just released an official trailer for Ouija: Origin of Evil and something tells me little Doris is not into something good. It's got a cool 60s vibe and definitely looks creepy, so check it out below and let us know what you think. The film is scheduled for release on October 21.

From Universal:
It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin 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 séance 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.

Ouija: Origin of Evil is produced by Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Purge series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (The Purge and Insidious series), alongside Hasbro’s Brian Goldner (Transformers and G.I. Joe series) and Stephen Davis (Ouija). Mike Flanagan directs from a screenplay he wrote with his Oculus and Before I Wake collaborator, Jeff Howard, and Universal will distribute the film worldwide.



-Larissa Mrykalo

'Ouija 2' Will Possess Theaters in October of 2016

Whether you favored the 2014 film Ouija or you didn't, a sequel is on the way. According to Deadline, Ouija 2 is coming and Universal has set October 21, 2016 as the release date.

Deadline reports, "Ouija 2 picks up with a group of unsuspecting friends who must confront their most terrifying fears when they unleash an evil from the other side that only they can send back. Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, Blumhouse Prods’ Jason Blum, Hasbro’s Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis are again on board as producers."

I got to spend last weekend in Baltimore at OuijaCon surrounded by beautiful boards and one point about the first film was made by one of the movie's consultants, Robert Murch. I'm broadly paraphrasing here but he mentioned during a panel that despite what you thought of Ouija, if the film encouraged the board's use, scaring the crap out of kids during slumber parties and more attention is given to the Ouija board, it's all good.

The first film grossed $50.8 million domestically and $100 million worldwide. We'll keep you posted on any new details about the sequel.

-Larissa Mrykalo

Universal to Release Untitled 'Classic' Monster Movie in 2017

Not to be outdone by Marvel and its cinematic universe, Universal plans on doing something similar...but with their classic movie monsters. According to Variety, Universal's plans to reboot its classic monster franchises and "has dated an untitled monster movie for April 21, 2017."

Helmed by Alex Kurtzman (“Star Trek”) and Chris Morgan (“Fast and Furious” series) it will be a planned series and envelop the world's of the Mummy, Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Invisible Man and the Creature From the Black Lagoon. However, it's reported that, "Universal has already set a June 24, 2016, launch for its reboot of 'The Mummy' with Kurtzman producing along with Sean Daniel and Roberto Orci."

With the recent release of "Dracula Untold" though, we speculate that this was perhaps the first in the series. Or will it be more like the iconic 1931 Lugosi film? There's never enough movies about that lovable vamp, right? Maybe?

If Universal is going to do this, we hope they keep things on the side of nostalgia. Agreed? If not, let us know what you'd like to see as Universal jumps back on the reboot bandwagon.

-Larissa Mrykalo

Universal Orlando Announces Dates for "Halloween Horror Nights 24"

Returning for its twenty-fourth year of terrifying the public, Universal Orlando has just announced the official dates for "Halloween Horror Nights 24."

This year they are promising the more nights than ever before, as well as horrifying experiences based off of some of the biggest names in pop culture and horror. On 28 selected evenings, September 19 through November 1, guests will be able to explore 8 terrifying haunted houses, wend their way through bone-rattling street experiences that feature "scareactors," as well as enjoy 2 live shows and have some heart-racing fun of a different variety on the parks rides and attractions.

Event nights are as follows:
September 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and 28
October 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and 31
November 1

Along with more information, ticket packages will be going on sale soon. Keep checking back here for all of the latest info and prepare to get your scare on this fall in Orlando!

-Nowal Massari

Live Action 'Monster High' Adaptation in the Works

For parents that want to share their love of horror, but keep it age appropriate, things are about to get a little easier. Recently announced, Mattel and Universal Pictures are teaming up to bring a live- action adaptation of the "Monster High" doll franchise to life.

While a plot is currently unknown, Variety is reporting that the adaptation was brought to the studio by Neil Meron and Craig Zadan. It will be written and produced by Fake Empire's Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, with Mattel's Playground Productions taking on the executive producing duties.

For those unfamiliar with the worlds most popular doll franchise, each one of them are related to popular monsters, specters and ghouls. The "Monster High" crew includes Draculaura, Clawd and Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stein, and Deuce Gorgon, to name a few. With spooky and hip style, these dolls are perfect for budding horror fans.

"The message about the brand is really to celebrate your own freaky flaws, especially as bullying has become such a hot topic," Mattel's Vice President of Marketing, Cathy Cline, told NPR earlier this summer.

So stay tuned, fine fiends, because we have a feeling that the kids of "Monster High" are about to get a lot more popular.

-Nowal Massari

Universal Orlando Unveils Halloween Horror Nights Interactive Web Video

One of things that makes me proud to be from Orlando, Fla., is Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. The 23 year-old Halloween attraction is such a high-budget, masterfully produced experience, and it's just so Orlando. Anyhow, the attraction is going strong this season, and will be running through Nov. 2, and what makes this year so unique are sets that allow you to walk through "The Walking Dead," "Cabin In The Woods," "An American Werewolf In London" and the "Resident Evil" game and more.

But if you can't make it down to O-Town, Universal has kindly offered up this interactive Web video that allows viewers the opportunity to explore the scary collections of eight all-new haunted houses.

Check it out, and if you can, book a ticket to my hometown for a great experience.

-Aaron Sagers

Universal's 'Halloween Horror Nights' Adds 'Resident Evil' Attraction

Courtesy: ign.com

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 23, just got even more terrifying with the addition of the ever popular survival horror video game, "Resident Evil."

The roster for this years HHN23 is now officially complete, and will have guests going through some of pop culture's most ghastly and recognizable names. Some of the other haunted houses will include "An American Werewolf in London," "The Cabin in the Woods," "Evil Dead," and AMCs "The Walking Dead."

In a Universal Orlando/Hollywood Horror Nights first, the entire street experience will be devoted to "The Walking Dead," making all the "scare zones" throughout the park based around a successful television show.