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Possessed
Forbidden Worlds establishes itself as the premier purveyor of Horror and Mayhem with a trilogy of gothic tales of demonic possession. (1). The Devil's Spell: Bodies drop in a night of terror as an evil witch comes back to kill the descendants of the witch hunters who burned her...300 years earlier! (2). Witches' Dolls: A literal demon disguised as a sweet little old lady is hell-bent on capturing the souls of unsuspecting boarders and imprisoning them in her hideous book of paper dolls. (3). Resurrection of The Damned: A man haunted by the ghost of his dead father and enticed by black magic enters a world that goes beyond the wildest imagination. (1). "The Devil's Spell" segment begins: (at 0:44) and is an excerpt from the film: "Witchouse (1999)" (2). "Witches Dolls" segment begins: (at 30:42) and is an excerpt from the film: "Stitches (2001)" (3). "Resurrection of The Damned" segment begins: (at 58:07) and is an excerpt from the film: "Netherworld (1992)"
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits her estranged father's remote mansion, only to discover that its previous owner was the subject of dark rituals and that she may be the next victim. As disturbing events escalate, she must confront the unsettling truth about her family's past and the malevolent forces that linger within the house.
Critical Reception
Possessed (2005) is a television horror film that generally received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some viewers appreciated its atmospheric tension, it was largely seen as a standard, uninspired entry in the made-for-TV horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on typical horror tropes without much originality.
The performances are often considered uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Despite some atmospheric moments, the plot is predictable and lacks genuine scares.
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Fun Fact
This film was made for television and originally aired on the Sci-Fi Channel in the United States.
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