
The Possession
Taste attributes: horrorthrillermysterymonster/alien/supernaturalfastunsavouryheavyimaginaryenclosedfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs
"Fear The Demon That Doesn't Fear God"
Boxlist takeA fantastical, morally murky horror film, heavy rather than light. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
6.0 /10
TMDB · 1,241 votes
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What lines up
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
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.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Directed by
- Ole Bornedal
Cast
Details
- Genre
- Horror
- Year
- 2012
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Ghost House Pictures
- Taste scores
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