Possessed
Possessed

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Possessed

2008
Movie
Adult · 18+
91 min
English

The things you own end up owning you.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Jae-hyun JangGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned young woman, who works at a dilapidated apartment building, begins to suspect that supernatural forces are at play. As more residents disappear and strange occurrences escalate, she uncovers a dark secret connecting the building's past with the current terrifying events. She must confront the malevolent entity before she becomes its next victim.

Critical Reception

Possessed received mixed reviews. Critics often praised its atmosphere and suspenseful build-up, but some found the plot convoluted and the scares less effective than intended. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological horror elements and others finding it derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and unsettling tension.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing narrative and predictable scares.

  • Effective in building a sense of dread and paranoia.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not widely available for this title, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Jae-hyun Jang, later went on to direct the critically acclaimed horror film 'Svaha: The Sixth Finger'.

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