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The Possession

The Possession

Fear the demon that doesn't fear God.

20126.01h 32m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ole Bornedal
Written by Juliet Snowden, Stiles White, Leslie Gornstein
Produced by J.R. Young, Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert
Box OfficeBudget: $14.0MRevenue: $85.4M

Top Cast

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Clyde Brenek

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Stephanie Brenek

Natasha Calis

Natasha Calis

Emily 'Em' Brenek

Madison Davenport

Madison Davenport

Hannah Brenek

Rob LaBelle

Rob LaBelle

Russell

Matisyahu

Matisyahu

Tzadok Shapir

Quinn Lord

Quinn Lord

Student

Jay Brazeau

Jay Brazeau

Professor McMannis

Jim Thorburn

Jim Thorburn

Man

Erin Simms

Erin Simms

Possessed Italian Girl

Themes & Keywords

exorcismhouserabbihospitaldemonic possessionchild of divorcedivorced parentsbasketball coachdybbuk boxsister sister relationshiphebrew textjewish folklore

About The Possession

The Possession is a horror, thriller film released in 2012 exploring themes of exorcism, house, rabbi, hospital, demonic possession, child of divorce. Directed by Ole Bornedal, it stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Natasha Calis. 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.

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