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The Possession

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2012 | 92 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 6 times its budget, but middling reviews (39% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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. If you loved The Conjuring or Hereditary, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $85 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 104K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ole Bornedal

  • Jeffrey Dean MorganClyde Brenek
  • Kyra SedgwickStephanie Brenek
  • Natasha CalisEmily 'Em' Brenek
  • Madison DavenportHannah Brenek
  • Rob LaBelleRussell
  • MatisyahuTzadok Shapir
  • Quinn LordStudent
  • Jay BrazeauProfessor McMannis
  • Jim ThorburnMan
  • Erin SimmsPossessed Italian Girl