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WriteFilmLive21Jan 25, 2013

This is the first horror movie that not only totally engrossed me, but that I enjoyed enough to buy afterward. "The Possession" is a beautifully well-made exorcist film with great acting and plotwriting, and relies on a plethora ofThis is the first horror movie that not only totally engrossed me, but that I enjoyed enough to buy afterward. "The Possession" is a beautifully well-made exorcist film with great acting and plotwriting, and relies on a plethora of authentically creepy and thrilling imagery for its scares and punches, rather than cheap, gimmicky, completely UNscary CGI blood and gore. I loved everything about it and highly recommend to any horror fan, period.… Expand

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Longbottom94Apr 25, 2013

A solid and engaging performance from Jefferey Dean Morgan is the only thing that keeps this monotonous 'Been There Done That' horror wannabe from dropping lower on the Metacritic scoreboard.

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horcrux2007Nov 29, 2014

This was quite a fun movie. It had some great atmosphere and a ton of really creepy and scary scenes. The acting was good for the most part, especially from the child actors, and the cinematography and score were beautiful and stylish,This was quite a fun movie. It had some great atmosphere and a ton of really creepy and scary scenes. The acting was good for the most part, especially from the child actors, and the cinematography and score were beautiful and stylish, although the editing was absolutely atrocious. The last 20 minutes were especially scary and fun. I wasn't completely wowed by this movie because it lacked in the originality department, but it was a flat-out intense and entertaining flick.… Expand

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HeadcrusherSep 2, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can be scarier than being possessed by a demon? Not much really and the original exorcist film ignited peoples imaginations - but it seems that somehow films and possession just don't work that well - possibly because everyone knows the demons are no match for God and his exorcist servants - its kind of like a superhero movie - you know the bad guys will be defeated in the end - even if the hero has to shout "Come into Me" and jump out the window.

This film does have its moments but overall the story is predictable and I thought it took way too long to get going for a 90 min film. The divorced parents, the grieving children, the dad having to put up with the ex-wifes jerky boyfriend, the dad who misses the school play because of work - etc etc. Will they somehow overcome the evil and realize the most important thing is life is each other? Is their daughter just acting out when her eyes roll up in her head or moths start flying out of her mouth? Still to be fair - it was better than most of these types of films and they used a tripod. I looked into the true story this was based on and think it might have made a creepier film to explore the supposed actual events ( http://www.dibbukbox.com/story.htm) which were much less sensational - and the concept of the dibbuk - which is not really a demon but a tormented human soul forced to remain on the earth after death.

Still a lot of people in the audience were scared and therefore if you like this sort of thing - you'll probably enjoy it. More scares during the set up would have made it better.… Expand

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MegWhiteleyAug 31, 2012

Ok, the last week we watch The Apparition, the 2 horror disaster (the first is The Devil Inside), and this week we have The Possession, a new horror movie. In The Possession we watch a really horrible (but in a good way), have much scareOk, the last week we watch The Apparition, the 2 horror disaster (the first is The Devil Inside), and this week we have The Possession, a new horror movie. In The Possession we watch a really horrible (but in a good way), have much scare scenes, and the sounds are creepy, maybe this movie don't have any new, but have really scare moments.… Expand

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Kamal_VoltaicDec 24, 2012

I absolutely love Horror movies, so this might be a little biased. But this film had a little possessed child in, who was the star of the show. I had great fun watching this. I love exorcism and stuff.
My only problem with this film, is thatI absolutely love Horror movies, so this might be a little biased. But this film had a little possessed child in, who was the star of the show. I had great fun watching this. I love exorcism and stuff.
My only problem with this film, is that it needs to take bigger risks. I want more Horror.… Expand

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TrevorDevendorfAug 9, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Huge props go to Ole Bornedal, best directed horror flick I've ever seen. I love this movie. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an amazing actor, he plays the father really well, also like in Supernatural. Also this film is so unique, it makes its supernatural-ness feel much more natural. the dialogue/script is well written, this is a very smart scary film (esp. the back story montage, and also learning the name of the demon, Abyzou). More on that note, i've actually read the article/stories of people irl with a dibbuk box. I also love the cinematographer Dan Laustsen, his work is phenomenal hes known for Silent Hill and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.… Expand

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StarstruckJun 15, 2019

I kinda like all these kinds of flicks..i enjoyed this one a lot..you should check this out..!

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jennaklompSep 14, 2012

I can't believe all of these negative reviews. I enjoy scary movies and this is the scariest I've seen in a while. I'm extremely impressed with how creative the director was in finding ways to make it so creepy. Yeah maybe it is just anotherI can't believe all of these negative reviews. I enjoy scary movies and this is the scariest I've seen in a while. I'm extremely impressed with how creative the director was in finding ways to make it so creepy. Yeah maybe it is just another "exorcist" movie and doesn't have a ton of crazy twists but if you want to be scared- this is the movie for you! The actors were also amazing.… Expand

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beladrimAug 31, 2012

Picture the exorcist... Remove some of the most disturbing scenes and replace the priest by a Jew and you have the film figured out. The possession is not a bad movie, but the possessed child theme is an over-used formula. Either the moviePicture the exorcist... Remove some of the most disturbing scenes and replace the priest by a Jew and you have the film figured out. The possession is not a bad movie, but the possessed child theme is an over-used formula. Either the movie takes the risk to be different with it or it tries to be better.... The possession achieves neither as it is very unlikely to surprise you with it's very familiar plot and characters. Now does it beat the original material it inspires itself from? It doesen't. The "entity" is a bit too shy. Sure you know it's there... But it doesen't do much. Even the parents take 3/4 of the movie before actually figuring out that the child is possessed. The movie actually starts really strong with a very creapy opening scene. I really loved the voices coming out of the box. But after 20-30 minutes it's the "oh too familiar possessed kid scenario", and for the next hour nothing really happens. I was struggling to stay awake. The last 20 minutes are good, but it takes way to much time to get there. The movie needs a better pace, and the story should focus on the box rather than a possessed child. The box scared me because i didn't know what was in it or what it could do. Once the entity from the box switches to the child, you are in familiar ground, you know what to expect. Don't get me wrong, the girl was creapy and scary, but again... i have seen that girl before in other movies and it just dosen't scare me anymore. I give the last 20 minutes a solid 8, but the first hour just dosen't give you enough to keep you sucked in so i have to go down to 6. If you just want a good scary movie, it's good enough. If you are a fan of movies likes the exrocist... don't expect much out of it.… Expand

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TheFilmGuruOct 3, 2012

I found this film very bleak. It lacked what the trailer had promised, horrifying events, and a spine-tingling feel. The film had a very basic and predictable plot, the acting i have to say was very poor and overall could possible pass for aI found this film very bleak. It lacked what the trailer had promised, horrifying events, and a spine-tingling feel. The film had a very basic and predictable plot, the acting i have to say was very poor and overall could possible pass for a dark comedy for avid horror fans.… Expand

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DanOSullivanSep 1, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'The Possession' was incredably boring, I found myself almost falling asleep. The film's dull, unimaginative and has no substance whatsoever. The film is cliche and really just took too long to 'get into it' and by the time it did I had already lost interest. The acting is the only good part about this film really, apart from the Jewish guy who was hard too take seriously (you'll see what I mean). The editing is the most annoying thing about this film; it's very choppy and unorganized. The film will have an incredabley loud scene which will then cut to a silent scene and then a cliche horror movie soundtrack plays, this annoyed me so much. It probably happened over five times. Also the film isn't even scary, which really does just say it all, honestly I wouldn't bother with 'The Possession' it's dull and lifeless, you're better off watching the actual Exorcist.… Expand

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mds03Mar 17, 2013

What an incredibly scary and exciting horror movie. From start to finish I was on the edge of my seat. The ending was perfect because it wasn't such a downer like most modern horror films end. The acting was also perfect and the characterWhat an incredibly scary and exciting horror movie. From start to finish I was on the edge of my seat. The ending was perfect because it wasn't such a downer like most modern horror films end. The acting was also perfect and the character development was great and not rushed. Sequel?… Expand

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Knicksfan7Sep 10, 2012

I'm sorry hollywood but can you do all of us a favor and make a GOOD horror movie, and please for the love of god (literally) stop making films about possessions, it is seriously getting overplayed, and they seem to only get worse, except theI'm sorry hollywood but can you do all of us a favor and make a GOOD horror movie, and please for the love of god (literally) stop making films about possessions, it is seriously getting overplayed, and they seem to only get worse, except the devil inside is probably impossible to beat on a stupidity level. Everybody, do not see this movie. 95% of it was laughable crap. I'll give it 5% of positivity, and that was in the 3rd act, but everything leading up to it was incredibly boring and like i said before, laughable. During one of the most serious parts of the film the jewish guy cracks a joke, like come on, really? This film is most certainly not worth the admission, do not waste your money or your time. 3/10… Expand

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derek_powell99Aug 31, 2012

So i just watched ''The Possession.'' I though is was great. It kept me on the edge of my seat the hole time. Their wasent a part of the movie that didnt. The people really worked hard to make this movie what it is. Congrats to you all. I seeSo i just watched ''The Possession.'' I though is was great. It kept me on the edge of my seat the hole time. Their wasent a part of the movie that didnt. The people really worked hard to make this movie what it is. Congrats to you all. I see people say that its like the exorcist, what do you expect, its a movie about demonic pessession. They're all going to be similer. And the kind of movie it is, it's going to be long. It's not like a regular action or thriller or a horror movie. i really like the actors and actress to. You can't just jump write in and thast's it. The begining was really good way to kick off the movie. The voices and the way they made the girl look like was really well done. This movie was really good.… Expand

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RikiegeSep 23, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this movie was original for sure I would have liked more. All films are equal possessions ... A girl or boy who is possessed demon and his parents have to resort to other priests or to forfeit the devil.… Expand

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HaithamBayazeedJan 9, 2013

I can't believe that this movie has negative reviews, low critics and highly underrated! This movie really holds the meaning of horror, thank god we have a nice demon-possessing movie, YES FINALLY!

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kewlgeek555Nov 1, 2013

This "true story" is full of clichés, has a sprinkle of creepiness, has [some] poor animation, and has intentions to be a drama film. Full Review Coming Soon.

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KivaJun 28, 2013

The possession tries to scare though it doesn't succeed it. It is a good idea which could have been better made. There is no action and suspense in the film and that's a negative point. It also doesn't tries to put yoi in an atmosphere.The possession tries to scare though it doesn't succeed it. It is a good idea which could have been better made. There is no action and suspense in the film and that's a negative point. It also doesn't tries to put yoi in an atmosphere. Really many things with similar films like the possession din't happen in that film. It didn't have many demon things. The Jew priest was an extremely bad idea, though I really liked the ending. It leaves you a message that they are going to make a new movie. Despite all that facts, If you like The Exorcist you might also find good the possession … Expand

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Sandra007Mar 17, 2014

It's ok but some scenes are just not necessary like when a guy starts to spit out his teeth and blood. Film is similar to the exorcist (wich is a comedy not a horror), worth watching only if you are to boring and have nothing else to do.

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TheQuietGamerMay 29, 2013

Another non-scary horror movie, and as we all know a horror movie that isn't scary is not worth anyones time. It has a creepy vibe to it at times, but never manages to turn into something that will scare you. It relies on the same jump scaresAnother non-scary horror movie, and as we all know a horror movie that isn't scary is not worth anyones time. It has a creepy vibe to it at times, but never manages to turn into something that will scare you. It relies on the same jump scares that every modern horror movie relies on and some gross out moments. The gross out moments are unintentional but still gag worthy. It's not scary, it's not interesting, and it's not worth watching. Pass on this film.… Expand