A widowed mother and her daughters summon authentic evil, facing unthinkable fears in 1967 Los Angeles.
Suspenseful. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix.
What we could confirm fits a PG-13: real scares and several jump scares.
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In 1967 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.
No. Brace yourself.
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