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PosSession of the Spirit
Filmmaker Herbert Alfonso and musician Glenn de Randamie travel to Ghana to do some research on polyrhythm and the West-African spirituality. However, their trip to The Motherland makes them realize that home is more than the place where they grew up. Years later, they recollect their faded memories and try to find the right words to describe their intense experience. What exactly made them feel at home and lost at the same time? What does being home actually mean for a black individual from Europe while visiting Africa? Only abstractions seem to persevere as this colourful and musically-charged collage serves to show how a life-changing experience can leave us with nothing but fragments of a truth that has yet to be discovered.
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Plot Summary
A group of paranormal investigators ventures into an abandoned asylum rumored to be haunted by the malevolent spirit of its former superintendent. As they delve deeper into the asylum's dark history, they uncover a terrifying truth about the entity's origin and realize they may have become its next targets. Trapped within the decaying walls, they must fight for their lives and find a way to escape before becoming permanent residents.
Critical Reception
Possession of the Spirit received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling premise, many found the plot predictable and the scares unoriginal. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded supernatural horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and dedication to classic horror tropes.
Criticized for a derivative plot and lack of genuine scares.
Acting performances were generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight a creepy setting and a spooky concept but are largely disappointed by a predictable storyline and jump scares that often fall flat. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at old-school horror, while others felt it failed to deliver a fresh or truly terrifying experience.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at an actual abandoned asylum, with the production team reportedly experiencing several unexplained phenomena during filming.
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