Possessed
Possessed

Possessed

2003Movie8 minPersian

In Possessed, a seemingly mad woman in an Islamic village evokes questions of social acceptability.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Fred GerberGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A young woman named Winifred travels to a remote hospital for a hysterectomy, but soon discovers that the hospital is not what it seems. She becomes plagued by visions and disturbing occurrences, leading her to believe she is possessed by a malevolent entity. As her condition worsens, she must confront the dark secrets of the hospital and her own past to survive.

Critical Reception

Possessed received mixed reviews from critics, with many commending the performances of its lead actors, particularly Patti LuPone and Donald Sutherland, and the film's atmospheric tension. However, some critics found the plot to be convoluted and predictable, and the horror elements to be less effective than intended.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for the strong performances of the veteran cast.
  • Appreciation for the film's unsettling atmosphere and psychological horror elements.
  • Criticism for a storyline that sometimes felt predictable and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available or compiled.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of a woman's alleged demonic possession, which was documented in the book 'The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel'.

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