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Ouija: A New Beginning

Ouija: A New Beginning

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2025

Director

Jason Hawkins

Runtime

91 minutes

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Ouija: A New Beginning stays firmly within the confines of the supernatural thriller genre. While the story highlights a female-centric perspective through its focus on a mother and her daughters, it leans heavily on conventional clichés of familial vulnerability and maternal protection. The film lacks substantial multi-layered depth or systemic critique. There is no evidence of racially diverse casting, queer identities, or the representation of disability, making the narrative feel culturally narrow. Overall, the production emphasizes genre-driven tension over progressive social commentary or the subversion of traditional social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ouija: A New Beginning have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on a traditional family unit within a supernatural setting.

How does Ouija: A New Beginning portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play key roles in the central conflict, particularly Molly Price and her daughters. However, the story adheres to traditional domestic clichés centered around maternal protection rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ouija: A New Beginning?

Limited

There is no verifiable information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The cast list does not confirm a diverse or multi-layered representation.

How does Ouija: A New Beginning represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot incorporates occult themes and spiritualism typical of the horror genre. It follows a traditional cautionary tale structure without deconstructing Western cultural institutions.

Does Ouija: A New Beginning include disability representation?

Minimal

Available information does not indicate any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

  • The narrative centers on women, placing them at the heart of the central conflict and driving the plot forward.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities within its main characters.
  • There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity or confirmed multi-layered casting in the ensemble.
  • The story does not incorporate characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits, missing opportunities for broader representation.
  • The narrative follows traditional cautionary clichés rather than offering a deeper critique of cultural or social institutions.

Official Synopsis

Molly Price is a woman on the run, but when her oldest daughter finds a Ouija board and attempts to communicate with her deceased father, she invites the spirit of an ancient witch into her soul and puts the entire family at risk.

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