The story starts in 1920 with the formation of a nice looking hand made Ouija board. It then jumps to the present for a quick scene and then two years later which I understood to mean "present" also. Michelle (Megan Ward) is an atheist who writes children books with witches and dragons. Her husband Jack (Victor Browne) is an out of work actor and Christian. They argue a bit over their expected child's baptism as they move into their new home.
Now to no surprise, Michelle discovers said board in the attic. Jack wants her to toss it out, recalling a bad experience he and his Marine buddies had with one during Desert Storm. I tried to picture that scene and had to laugh, even if Michelle didn't. Anyway Michelle uses the board (the type that only needs one person) with a cast iron pointer (see top of DVD cover) and things begin to happen quiet rapidly.
When I saw the names "Lou Diamond Phillips" and "Pam Grier" I was thinking a 1 star cheese comedy, something that is normally reserved for Eric Roberts or Christian Slater. Pam had a minor role as "Zelda" a medium, apparently a tribute to Zelda Rubenstein ("Poltergeist"). Pam did a decent job, although I didn't know psychics needed to be invited into a home. I thought that was just vampires. LDP had a support role as the investigating officer and he was Jack's commander. They really didn't get a chance to make me laugh and hold my nose that much.
Now the first killing you can see coming from miles away. The anticipation, the foreboding music, and the timing made for a good scene. The film had its up and down moments for the first 2/3 of the film and I was enjoying it. Then the movie fell out of the window and off a cliff. The ending was like it had a faith based film writer come in and finish it off. Seriously, this is how you wanted to end the film?
I'm not sure what the woman in the lake on the DVD cover is about. I must have missed something. Walmart $9.96 US
Guide: No swearing or nudity. Implied preggo sex. Severed head. Blood. Not really gory. Not rated, but would most likely weigh in at about a PG-13.
Now to no surprise, Michelle discovers said board in the attic. Jack wants her to toss it out, recalling a bad experience he and his Marine buddies had with one during Desert Storm. I tried to picture that scene and had to laugh, even if Michelle didn't. Anyway Michelle uses the board (the type that only needs one person) with a cast iron pointer (see top of DVD cover) and things begin to happen quiet rapidly.
When I saw the names "Lou Diamond Phillips" and "Pam Grier" I was thinking a 1 star cheese comedy, something that is normally reserved for Eric Roberts or Christian Slater. Pam had a minor role as "Zelda" a medium, apparently a tribute to Zelda Rubenstein ("Poltergeist"). Pam did a decent job, although I didn't know psychics needed to be invited into a home. I thought that was just vampires. LDP had a support role as the investigating officer and he was Jack's commander. They really didn't get a chance to make me laugh and hold my nose that much.
Now the first killing you can see coming from miles away. The anticipation, the foreboding music, and the timing made for a good scene. The film had its up and down moments for the first 2/3 of the film and I was enjoying it. Then the movie fell out of the window and off a cliff. The ending was like it had a faith based film writer come in and finish it off. Seriously, this is how you wanted to end the film?
I'm not sure what the woman in the lake on the DVD cover is about. I must have missed something. Walmart $9.96 US
Guide: No swearing or nudity. Implied preggo sex. Severed head. Blood. Not really gory. Not rated, but would most likely weigh in at about a PG-13.