The Possessed
Seen it?1965 | 85 min | Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luigi Bazzoni, Franco Rossellini
- Peter BaldwinBernard, the writer
- Salvo RandoneEnrico
- Valentina CorteseIrma
- Pia LindströmAdriana
- Pier Giovanni AnchisiPhotographer
- Ennio BalboCoroner
- Anna Maria GherardiServant girl
- Bruno Scipioni
- Mario LaurentinoDoctor
- Vittorio DuseThe Police Officer