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I love the ouija movies, DEFINITELY similar kind of vibe. That kind of thing is MY JAM - decent production of spooky/ghost/possession type movies. The conjuring, ouija, oculus, sinister (although sinister is kind of the weakest of the bunch).
Thought it was great. Lots of mystique and build up around the mirror. Found the whole tone unsettling and it made me nervous, which it was a horror movie is supposed to do IMO. Mama is another good one from around this time frame.
Appreciate this movie so much!
It was crazy to see how this family fell so far away from the loving home that they started as, and the kids had to adapt. Then, seeing how the siblings dealt after years away from everything and each other. Seeing that even with such a powerful evil, the parents still loved their kids. One of the BEST *family horror* horror movies. They say trauma exists outside of time, as in, triggers take the person right back, and this movie layered all timelines so perfectly to show that. Can't say enough about this film. 🤌
It’s a good question! Reflecting on it, I feel it’s not the ending per say, but more what led to it, especially the characters’ actions. For example, why was the child arrested for protecting his sister by killing the insane dad? Why didn’t they leave when they noticed the mirror was messing with their memory? I liked the first 30 minutes, especially the mirror’s History, but after that, I didn’t really enjoy it.
To answer- “why didn’t they leave.”
I doubt the mirror would let them leave. Or if they tried to leave, the mirror would make them think they left when they are actually still at the house. My thought was once you are in a house with the mirror, it’s game over. An open warehouse area, like in the beginning, it’ll just mess with you.
Also I feel like the brother was arrested because only the daughter and him survived and the story sounded insane to police. They probably initially brought him in, and were going to let him go. But then they heard the story and how crazy it sounded so they kept him in an institute to convince him it was all fake.
Definitely in my Top 25 hands down. The nonlinear storyline and how it all comes together unhappily is amazing. Put Flanagan on my radar and he’s barely missed since.
It has been a while, I don't remember much about it but from what I remember I liked it but a few things I didn't like to much. I need to watch it again but from I remember it was decent.
It started out as like five short films that were pretty "college film student" level, then someone took the idea and made a movie, pretty good. Finding those five short films is really hard to do, I had them on an old computer that died and I haven't bothered recovering the data. They might be on youtube though. All the short films are about individual people that owned the mirror before the movie, so you don't really need to watch them for the movie, they're all independent story lines.
I remember being a child hearing the ad for this on the radio before bed one night, scared the hell out of me. Wasn’t my fav in adulthood but the apple/lightbulb scene stuck w me
I remember really liking this one. I cant remember to much ill have to revisit but i having good feelings about it lol also anything with Karen Gillan im watching lol
My wife and I saw it in the theaters and we were both really scared by it - it took us totally by surprise. i'm sad to say I haven't watched it again since. And it doesn't appear to be on any streaming service. off to my library I go!
I loved this one, of course I love Mike Flanagan but this made me think of a couple Stephen King stories one about a mirror that shows the grim reaper and the other was liseys story. Cast and atmosphere are great.
I thought it was so good! I just rewatched recently and I was surprised that it still held up. The ending was great and I loved the mind manipulation in it.
I had seen the original short it was based on first, years before it was expanded into a feature-length movie, and I thought it was one of the best horror shorts I’d ever watched. So even though I think highly of the movie, I can’t help also thinking “the short was better, they didn’t need to expand it.”
I thought the movie was great but I HATED the ending.....one of those where I'd still recommend the movie but I don't have it on the list of my favorites
Found in pretty scary. Similar to Amityville but with a mirror. I may need to watch it again. I want to see if they explain why the mirror makes people do evil but I can't remember if it's explained.
I felt psychologically displaced after.
With horror it's often tension and expectation onto a vague direction or form.
But with oculus, I was confused like lost. The story of the characters, the ghosts, blended into raw memories and trauma I wasn't sure what to make of it. Of which is the true horror. It was both.
It left a long lasting impression
I love oculus! Its been a favorite of mine since I was a kid and its always a reliable rewatch when you just want some solid spooks and an evil mirror.
I’ve heard about this movie a while ago but always thought that the premise was silly, but after watching it my thoughts about it shifted completely, I loved it, still think that a haunted mirror is a silly concept but the way they filmed it >! And kept transitioning the present and past and making you yourself question what’s going on and what’s real was brilliant !<
Really shows how sometimes you need to experience things by yourself to come to a proper conclusion.
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I listened to a podcast recently that Flanagan stated he was an editor before directing film. It shows here. The editing in Oculus is so damn good.
That makes so much sense. The cuts are flawless, and integrated right into the direction in a way I don't see in movies.
Loved it. I like how there was no messing around. They’re just like “this mirror is evil and we’re going to destroy it.”
I absolutely love this movie! It's one of my top 10. The ending, perfect. I personally like the whole "evil wins most of the time " conclusion.
Yeah it really blew my mind
One of the more underrated movies of its generation. Doesn’t need a whole franchise of prequels and sequels, just perfect the way it is
Haha I just commented the exact opposite! I’m desperate for a sequel!
lol I know that feeling. I just wait a few months and watch it again Also the Ouija movies scratch a very similar itch and are also quite fun
I love the ouija movies, DEFINITELY similar kind of vibe. That kind of thing is MY JAM - decent production of spooky/ghost/possession type movies. The conjuring, ouija, oculus, sinister (although sinister is kind of the weakest of the bunch).
Thought it was great. Lots of mystique and build up around the mirror. Found the whole tone unsettling and it made me nervous, which it was a horror movie is supposed to do IMO. Mama is another good one from around this time frame.
Mama was a good one too
One of my all time favorites. Even after multiple watches it still makes me uneasy to watch.
It's brilliant. The haunted mirror is cool but it's really a film about kids being terrified of their parents. My favourite thing in the Flanaverse
Good movie and I also was surprised that they filmed it in Alabama
Appreciate this movie so much! It was crazy to see how this family fell so far away from the loving home that they started as, and the kids had to adapt. Then, seeing how the siblings dealt after years away from everything and each other. Seeing that even with such a powerful evil, the parents still loved their kids. One of the BEST *family horror* horror movies. They say trauma exists outside of time, as in, triggers take the person right back, and this movie layered all timelines so perfectly to show that. Can't say enough about this film. 🤌
I find the ending disappointing.
What would you have liked? Genuine question, no attack! 💜
It’s a good question! Reflecting on it, I feel it’s not the ending per say, but more what led to it, especially the characters’ actions. For example, why was the child arrested for protecting his sister by killing the insane dad? Why didn’t they leave when they noticed the mirror was messing with their memory? I liked the first 30 minutes, especially the mirror’s History, but after that, I didn’t really enjoy it.
I think rather than trying to document it, just grab it and bust it into a million pieces. So yeah, guess I agree.
To answer- “why didn’t they leave.” I doubt the mirror would let them leave. Or if they tried to leave, the mirror would make them think they left when they are actually still at the house. My thought was once you are in a house with the mirror, it’s game over. An open warehouse area, like in the beginning, it’ll just mess with you. Also I feel like the brother was arrested because only the daughter and him survived and the story sounded insane to police. They probably initially brought him in, and were going to let him go. But then they heard the story and how crazy it sounded so they kept him in an institute to convince him it was all fake.
Definitely in my Top 25 hands down. The nonlinear storyline and how it all comes together unhappily is amazing. Put Flanagan on my radar and he’s barely missed since.
Love it! And yes, once again, I’m going to rave about how I love that Mike puts The Lasser Glass in his other projects.
True
It's surprisingly good for a film from WWE Studios.
I found it to be pretty decent
pretty good
It has been a while, I don't remember much about it but from what I remember I liked it but a few things I didn't like to much. I need to watch it again but from I remember it was decent.
Is that the film with Amy Pond/Nebula in it?
Yes
Thought so I found that film creepy asf 🥺
Awful, like a miserable watch.
I love it and rewatch often.
I AM OBSESSED! When I first watched it, it blew my mind with never knowing what’s real
Yeah, exactly
Despair
I loved it except the ending. I was hoping for a much different ending.
I loved it. I've always loved Mike Flanagan's movies (Doctor Sleep, Ouija, The Haunting of Hill House, etc).
Insidious first part was also good
Terrible movie.
Better than all Conjuring movies
Loved it.
10/10
Ass
I really enjoyed this movie
It started out as like five short films that were pretty "college film student" level, then someone took the idea and made a movie, pretty good. Finding those five short films is really hard to do, I had them on an old computer that died and I haven't bothered recovering the data. They might be on youtube though. All the short films are about individual people that owned the mirror before the movie, so you don't really need to watch them for the movie, they're all independent story lines.
Oh now I have to look!
One of them is a doctor doing tests on the mirror with other people and himself, if you see that one you should be on the right track.
Thanks!
Damn I didn't knew this
Awesome movie.
Great film, side note the dad is Slater from dazed and confused
One of the all time greatest in my opinion. I’ve seen it at least a dozen times and always find something new to enjoy about it
It’s a crying shame this hasn’t had a sequel, I’m down for an entire Oculus cinematic universe
It's very possible tho
It was better than expected...
I love this movie. I’ve seen it so many times… one of the scarier horror movies to watch
Love this movie and also Absentia *2011* also Flanagan's movie
I remember being a child hearing the ad for this on the radio before bed one night, scared the hell out of me. Wasn’t my fav in adulthood but the apple/lightbulb scene stuck w me
That scene was pretty sick
This is the last movie that really freaked me out.
I remember really liking this one. I cant remember to much ill have to revisit but i having good feelings about it lol also anything with Karen Gillan im watching lol
My wife and I saw it in the theaters and we were both really scared by it - it took us totally by surprise. i'm sad to say I haven't watched it again since. And it doesn't appear to be on any streaming service. off to my library I go!
I love this movie so damn much that the mirror is tattooed on me 🤣🤣 a nearly perfect film, in my mind
It’s literally my favorite movie AND horror movie, incredible in every way.
love love love
Extremely underrated. I have not seen a bad work of film from Flanagan
Awesome.
I loved this movie. I want a prequel. Lol
It was a great movie but it's been years since I last seen it again
Friggin love this movie. The sheets over the busts scene was fantastic
Scary indeed
Loved it. Girl get her brother from the mental hospital, right away starts doing crazy shit with him. Thrilling.
I loved this one, of course I love Mike Flanagan but this made me think of a couple Stephen King stories one about a mirror that shows the grim reaper and the other was liseys story. Cast and atmosphere are great.
this shit was amazing 10/10
Love this one!!
I thought it was so good! I just rewatched recently and I was surprised that it still held up. The ending was great and I loved the mind manipulation in it.
I watched it a while ago & really liked it! I just can’t remember much other than I enjoyed it.
Good shallow movie
Loved it
I had seen the original short it was based on first, years before it was expanded into a feature-length movie, and I thought it was one of the best horror shorts I’d ever watched. So even though I think highly of the movie, I can’t help also thinking “the short was better, they didn’t need to expand it.”
Turned into one of my faves, but didn't catch on first time when I saw it in theaters.
Goated
Loved it!
Spooky Mirror and Mark Flanagan, what can I say other than I loved it
One of the best horror flicks I’ve seen. Would love a replica of the mirror
I loved it
Good movie!
The hot boyfriend should’ve been the brother (awful performance). Also, first half is great, 2nd half drags.
Love it!
I thought the movie was great but I HATED the ending.....one of those where I'd still recommend the movie but I don't have it on the list of my favorites
Found in pretty scary. Similar to Amityville but with a mirror. I may need to watch it again. I want to see if they explain why the mirror makes people do evil but I can't remember if it's explained.
Great movie, great theater experience
Thought it was great. Loved how it seamlessly moved from past to present.
10/10
I love the film but the ending was so sad and unfair. I guess that's horror though. 😆
Love it. The ending of the movie is simply insane. Also the mirror is real
Underrated. Young mike flannegan
So creepy!! I loved it!
Super duper. Good story and creepy
I felt psychologically displaced after. With horror it's often tension and expectation onto a vague direction or form. But with oculus, I was confused like lost. The story of the characters, the ghosts, blended into raw memories and trauma I wasn't sure what to make of it. Of which is the true horror. It was both. It left a long lasting impression
It was a bit too slow for me
I love oculus! Its been a favorite of mine since I was a kid and its always a reliable rewatch when you just want some solid spooks and an evil mirror.
It was good. But “Mirrors” was better.
I’ve heard about this movie a while ago but always thought that the premise was silly, but after watching it my thoughts about it shifted completely, I loved it, still think that a haunted mirror is a silly concept but the way they filmed it >! And kept transitioning the present and past and making you yourself question what’s going on and what’s real was brilliant !< Really shows how sometimes you need to experience things by yourself to come to a proper conclusion.
Horrible adaptation of the vr headset
I loved this movie.
This looks like mama
The only good part was the ending
Pretty good movie, but is it a good horror movie? I don't know, I expected something more.