The Possession
The Possession
“ Fear the demon that doesn't fear God. ”
CINEMA2012-08-30
RegionUS / CA
Runtime92 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Sam Raimi produces a gripping Judaic dybbuk-box horror focusing on ancient Hebrew rituals and cursed antiquities.”
Storyline
A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
DIRECTOR / Director
Ole Bornedal
KEYWORDS
exorcismhouserabbihospitaldemonic possessionchild of divorcedivorced parentsbasketball coachdybbuk boxsister sister relationshiphebrew textjewish folklore
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Exorcism & Religious Horror: Faith and the Abyss
Flickering candlelight and Latin verses—testing the limits of human faith against demonic corruption.
Sam Raimi produces a gripping Judaic dybbuk-box horror focusing on ancient Hebrew rituals and cursed antiquities.
