Movie

The Possession

2012 · 92 min

A slow-building, atmospheric possession thriller that wrings tension from family fractures and ancient folklore, with a few sharp scares.

Tagline: Fear the demon that doesn't fear God.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, tense, eerie and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, parenthood, faith, fate
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 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: family
parenthood
faith
fate
survival
Places: suburbs
big city
hospital
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none