The Possession

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  • 2012


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33 %
40 % Rotten
$ 82 Million
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Positive Reviews 38
Negative reviews 36
Average Rating 2.5/5
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2.0
Unfortunately, it isnt a comedy, its an exorcism themed horror film that fails to glean suspense out of scenarios that devolved into kitsch after The .. Av Club
1.5
Can one lone rabbi succeed in banishing a powerful demon from Em Or will the dybbuk claim the life it is seeking From a plot point, theres nothing new .. Den Of Geek
2.0
Still, the scary bits are too familiar: It seems cliches are nondenominational. EW
4.4
Like The Exorcist, the best film in the genre, it is inspired by some degree of religious scholarship and creates believable characters in a real worl .. Rogerebert
3.0
If the movie has a drawback, its that its not quite scary enough to satisfy hardcore horror hounds.But at least its good. Common Sense Media
1.5
Matisyahu brings a spirited performance that gets pretty meshuggah in its own right, and while Bornedals film isnt going to make any genre fans heads .. Austin Chronicle
0.6
Its power, however, is mere sleight of handa jolt of relenting madness punctuating a deeply familiar ode to sober marital normality.
3.1
Anyone who actually believes in dybbuks and other ghoulies will find The Possession terrifying. For the rest of us, the movie is a cleverly constructe ..
1.5
It doesnt add tension to the suspenseful scenes, nor does it stick out like a sore them when audiences should be focusing on the creepy spirit girl. Collider
1.0
This Jewish themed horror film demonstrates that the Anti Defamation League is never around when you need them. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
The Possession brings something new to a horror subgenre pretty much mired in rampant predictability.
2.0
I doubt this is meant to be anti semetic; its just a chance for Matisyahu to play heroic and rebellious.By the time Em is wolfing down raw meat from t .. E Film Critic
3.0
A better than most fright time tale, the new supernatural thriller The Possession begins with the recently divorced Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and St ..
1.3
The evil spirit in The Possession should be embarrassed to call itself a demon. San Francisco Chronicle
1.5
But so many modern horror films are lazy about it, relying on tropes instead of exercising a creative muscle and finding new ways to affect their audi .. Cinema Blend
2.0
The split has been tough on everyone, but especially Clyde, whos stuck in a depressing bachelor pad at the edge of town. Ny Daily News
2.5
Its certainly much better than something like THE DEVIL INSIDE, but I cant help but be disappointed in the lack of truly scary films in multiplexes. JoBlo
2.0
Clyde is easily one of the most endearing horror protagonists in recent memory largely because Morgan commits to scenes that would otherwise be melodr .. Screen Rant
1.3
By contrast, this thriller merely feels innocuous: Nothing to fear here. The Globe And Mail
2.5
The Possession has none of the suspense that made Bornedals morgue thriller Deathwatch such shuddering good fun. Philly
3.0
A stylish but silly horror picture that...doesnt appreciably alter the formula that William Peter Blatty and William Friedkin established nearly four .. One Guys Opinion
1.0
Demonic exorcism is given a perfunctory Jewish twist in The Possession, which delivers second rate horror cliches unbefitting the imprimatur of produc .. Village Voice
1.9
Danish director Ole Bornedal manages a few frights, some decent jolts.But the adults have little to work with. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Kyra Sedgwick star in this supernatural horror film produced by Sam Raimi. Blu Ray
2.0
The young daughter of divorced parents is possessed by an evil spirit, and spooky stuff ensues. Chicago Reader
3.1
The script does a fine job balancing the more conventional horror elements with the increasing pressure they bring upon the family. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford Clyde Brenek (Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Watchmen, Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding) is spending a day with his daughters after ..
2.5
Sadly, its the only fresh element in this tired sub genre of demon child horror movies. Usa Today
3.8
And although Juliet Snowden and Stiles Whites screenplay is rife with needless, time wasting elements ie an especially silly child abuse subplot The P .. Reel Film Reviews
1.5
Some good scares, but not enough to pay full admission price. (Full Content Review for Parents also available) Screen It
2.5
Brooklyn.The Possession may not be very scary, but it can be mildly entertaining. News Day
2.5
Too bad he doesnt make an appearance until midway through this otherwise unremarkable and none too scary horror movie. New York Post
3.0
The trick is whether you can make it scary.(A good story is a plus also, but if you get the scary part right enough, that sometimes glosses over plot .. Az Central
2.5
On the other, theres some filmmaking in it.The director is Ole Bornedal, a Dane, with a good eye and nice way with framing, be it in a long shot or a .. Boston
3.0
The problem is that its ultimately too much of the same old demonic possession thrills. Mountain X
2.5
The first half of the film is spent with the usual possession routine, whereby the normally sweet Emily has to reach the equivalent of DEFCON 5 on the .. Toronto Star
3.5
Is it great cinema, or even a picture youll remember clearly this time next year Salon
3.0
By dint of its underplayed acting and serious tone, The Possession is one of the better efforts of its type, but leaves the intent of Raimis Ghost Hou .. Flim List
1.5
Susan Grangers review of The Possession (Lionsgate) Why should Catholicism be the only faith to experience possession, as evidenced in The Exorcist an .. Susang Ranger
2.0
The Possession is not bad. Director ole Bornedal has a nice touch with some things, such as the afore mentioned atmosphere. But he inexplicably blows .. Boston Herald
3.0
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2.0
The Possession is truly an unwatchable film that pretends to be a horror movie. Coles Mithey
3.1
Better than youd expect but not as good as it could have been, The Possession is an average film that contains a few undeniably great moments. Aisle Seat
2.0
The Possession seems clueless about its own outlandishness and, at least for me, was all the more enjoyable for it. Movie Habit
3.5
Theres something oddly sweet at the center of this scary movie, and its more than just Matisyahu Boxoffice Magazine
3.1
In the end, The Possession is simply just another movie about a possessed demon child who does the things that demon children do. Film School Rejects
4.4
What follows is a film that sticks to the genres conventions, while still imbuing it with enough style and heart to keep the drama fresh and engaging. Movies Tv Guide
3.0
Its an intelligent horror story about demonic possession that manages both an original twist and genuinely sympathetic characters. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Finally, a Jewish horror film (and not just a Bernie Madoff documentary!) Screen Crush
3.1
Though not without its own misstepsthe tight, intoxicating storytelling of the first half unravels substantially by the weak climaxit might very well .. Dustin Put Man
2.0
There is a counter intuitive sense of suspense undermining the competent special effects and fine performances. Killer Movie Reviews
3.1
Bornedal favors subtlety over CGI scares or over the top horror, an approach that will likely win the film fans among devotees of classic horror.
2.0
It doesnt matter.What matters is what you believe and if you decide to spend your 10 bucks to see a half good movie based on the anything but bulletpr .. Hollywood Chicago
3.0
If one is more apt than not to enjoy a movie of this type, The Possession delivers on more than it botches, to be sure. Shockya
3.0
If The Possession really was 9/10ths of the law, our entire legal system would pretty much be based on The Exorcist. Crave Online
2.5
Despite being aware of how daft it all is, theres still plenty of generic breadcrumb following going on here, with unimaginative effects driven moment .. What Culture
2.0
It might raise the odd hair but dont let the clever advertising campaign, or Sam Raimis name, fool you; the only really scary thing here is the lack o .. Film 4
2.5
Within its narrow genre of demonic possession, The Possession is a bantamweight. Jam! Movies
3.0
If it were a horror movie with smart and observant characters, the scares would last about five minutes. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.0
In lesser hands, The Possession would simply feel like a blatant rip off from horror days of yore. The National
4.5
It just doesnt happen where you have that kind of out of body experience.
4.4
Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill give mesmerizingly out there performances as a troubled couple trying to hold it together for their young son. Boston Phoenix
1.5
The Possession is unlikely to unseat The Exorcist in the pantheon of this horror subject, but it nonetheless works. Assignment X
3.0
It makes you wish filmmakers would just tell you up front, yeah, we made it up. Movie Chambers
2.0
Before you can say spinning heads, the demon is unleashed and the horror hits the fan in this CGI laden chiller. Sky
3.5
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1.5
The first half of The Possession is suitably atmospheric and reasonably creepy. Film.com
2.0
Everything has a nice, slick gloss but nothing proves very memorable or very scary. Kpbs
3.0
For you readers out there who tend to enjoy when a horror movie actually gives you some compelling characters and relationships as well as a few good .. Dread Central
3.5
The Possession is produced by Sam Raimi, and, at its best, has some of the throwback appeal of Raimis last theatrical release, Drag Me to Hell. Movie Line
3.5
What makes The Possession a cut above is the fact that you like the characters.The family drama in The Possession is just as, if not more, gripping th .. Bad Ass Digest
4.0
After seeing this film, you may never buy at a garage sale, again. Monsters And Critics
2.5
If youre expecting his trademark gore and humor mash up, youll be disappointed. Horror
3.0
The Possession wasnt more boring than watching paint dry, but just in case, I advise you to bring your own paint. Movie Juice
2.0
This is an old plot being with its roots in bad horror films rather than folklore. Leepers Us
2.5
The Possession is a rather quiet horror movie and doesnt seek its scares through loud bangs and stingers.The placid, almost sterile tone of the film i .. Fox News
2.0
Bornedal never slows it all down enough to give you time for the hairs on the back of your neck to wake up. Birmingham Mail
2.5
That being said, Bornedal isnt trying to make a new classic horror film. Fanboys of the Universe
2.0
It is an overfamiliar formula, refreshed only superficially by its new grounding in Orthodox Hasidism and Yiddish folklore. Projected Figures
3.1
As Yogi Berra might say, The Possession is deja vu all over again. Big Hollywood
3.8
Much better than it needs to be given its late summer horror flick placement. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
2.0
A creepy box, a new religious angle, and just enough visceral energy to fill a two minute trailer. FEARnet
3.5
Not every film needs to reinvent the wheel, and nothing here is particularly ground breaking, yet this is one of the more satisfying horror jaunts in .. Quick Flix
1.5
A hollow shell of a possession flick, one that kills 90 minutes successfully but doesnt do anything more.
1.5
Familiar tropes require something original in execution for interest arousal, and The Possession simply does not deliver the goods. Exquisite Terror
2.0
You might imagine that the past hundred years of Jewish history have been sufficiently horrendous to preclude the possibility of a Jewish horror film. .. Tablet Mag



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