Movie

The Possessed

2021 · 97 min

A grim, brooding exorcism tale that leans on dread and family stakes more than jump scares, asking patience as it builds toward confrontation.

Tagline: When he asks whose body this is... you better pray you tell him it's yours!
Overview: A man with the ability to exorcise demons fights to protect his loved ones after a sudden surge in demonic possessions. After discovering his nephew's girlfriend has the same supernatural gift, they join forces for the ultimate confrontation. Inspired by actual events.
How it feels: Dark, tense, eerie and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, family, survival, violence
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
family
survival
violence
loyalty
Places: countryside
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild