A malicious ancient spirit torments a young girl, forcing her parents to confront an unspeakable evil.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on YouTube (free).
What we could confirm fits a PG-13: real scares and several jump scares.
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A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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