Possession
Possession

Possession

2009Movie86 minEnglish

A woman's life is thrown into chaos after a freak car accident sends her husband and brother-in-law into comas. Thrills arrive after the brother-in-law wakes up, thinking he's his brother.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Donnie DarkoGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A couple's relationship is tested when they discover a strange, carved wooden box. Inside, they find unsettling items that seem to hold dark secrets and an unknown power. As they delve deeper into the box's origins, their own hidden desires and fears begin to surface, blurring the lines between reality and obsession.

Critical Reception

Possession (2009) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its plot convoluted and its scares uninspired. While some appreciated its attempts at psychological horror, many felt it failed to deliver a cohesive or compelling narrative. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some finding it disturbingly atmospheric and others deeming it too slow and underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with pacing, often feeling too drawn out.
  • Despite a potentially intriguing premise, the plot lacks clarity and resolution.
  • The horror elements are generally considered underwhelming and predictable.

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Fun Fact

The film 'Possession' (2009) is often confused with the critically acclaimed 1981 film of the same name, which stars Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill and was directed by Andrzej Żuławski. The 2009 film shares only its title and a general theme of dark obsession.

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JPV852

JPV852

Pretty boring movie for the first hour before things, albeit briefly got a little interesting, then just became a bit too ridiculous (also was on the predictable side). I will say, at least Lee Pace was decent and Sarah Michelle Gellar was ...