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Ouija (2014)
A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.
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A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Horror
Written By:Juliet Snowden, Stiles White
In Theaters:10/24/2014
Box Office:$103,687,316
Runtime:89 minutes
Studio:Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, Hasbro Studios
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