The Possession

Lionsgate | Release Date: August 31, 2012

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 346 Ratings

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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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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

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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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..!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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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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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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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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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