The Familiar

A slow, uneasy possession tale that lingers on loneliness and bitterness, unsettling more than it shocks.

Directed by

Miles Hanon

Genres

Drama, Horror

Starring

Bryan Massey, Laura Spencer, Jeff West

Overview

The Familiar is a terrifying story of spiritual manipulation in the life of a lonely gunsmith named Sam. Through his estranged sister-in-law, Laura, who he has not seen since before the death of his wife five years earlier, Sam comes face to face with a very wicked spirit named Rallo. Sam's attraction to Laura blinds him to the fact that Rallo is taking possession of Laura and is intent on destroying them both. Sam must work through his bitterness and choose what he really believes as he battles for his soul and Laura's life

How it feels

Eerie, dark, melancholic and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, faith, obsession, grief

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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