IMDb 6.8 2013 HD

Inviting the Demons

Inviting the Demons

2013
Horror
17 min NR USA
6.8 IMDB

Five University students congregate for a night of drinking and partying. Amid their booze-fueled antics, they find a Ouija board, which they decide to play with. Subsequently, they…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Callum Knox / Emily Kennett
Starring
Keiron McDonald / Laura Paige / Shanon Kulupach / Nelson Hamilton-Russell / Mark Carter / Chris Price / Hayley McDermott / Bonita Moore

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable atmospheric standard earnest unsettling formulaic competent familiar decent uninspired chilling tense

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 23, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This 2013 film, 'Inviting the Demons', offers a rather uninspired take on the dangers of dabbling with the occult. The central conceit, a Ouija board session spiralling out of control, is a well-worn path in horror cinema, and…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Inviting the Demons', we witness the classic cautionary tale of youthful hubris meeting ancient evil. The direction here is commendably focused on creating a sense of creeping dread, using the confined setting to amplify the characters' growing…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 23, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The allure of the Ouija board as a portal to terror is undeniable, and 'Inviting the Demons' attempts to capitalise on this. The film’s tone is set early by the youthful exuberance of its student characters, quickly descending…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Inviting the Demons' taps into the age-old fear of meddling with the unknown, presenting a straightforward narrative about a party gone awry. The direction opts for a largely atmospheric approach, attempting to build dread through shadowy corners and…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 23, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This 2013 offering, 'Inviting the Demons', presents a familiar scenario: a group of students, fuelled by drink, stumble upon a Ouija board and, predictably, invite something unpleasant. The premise itself offers little novelty, and the direction, unfortunately, struggles…

FAQs

While the use of Ouija boards in horror narratives often taps into popular folklore and urban legends surrounding their supposed ability to contact spirits, there is no indication that 'Inviting the Demons' is directly based on a specific true event. The film likely draws inspiration from the general mystique and fear associated with such occult practices.