Possession (1981)
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Synopsis
A woman starts exhibiting increasingly disturbing behavior after asking her husband for a divorce. Suspicions of infidelity soon give way to something much more sinister.
Cast
- Isabelle Adjani
- Sam Neill
- Margit Carstensen
- Heinz Bennent
- Johanna Hofer
- Carl Duering
- Shaun Lawton
- Michael Hogben
- Maximilian Rüthlein
- Thomas Frey
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- Oct 1, 2019
the scariest part was the fact that they named their child bob
👽 Zara 👽Nov 17, 2018Isabelle Adjani subway scene
rudiJun 3, 2018my grandma thought i was watching porn when i was actually listening to isabelle adjani scream for 2 hours straight
camila - Oct 3, 2018
"yet i can't exist by myself because i'm afraid of myself, because i'm the maker of my own evil" SHE?
LucyOct 24, 2018He was a squid She was a girl Can I make it any more obvious
stevieJul 19, 2018that's how i feel when taking public transit too
Marian - Jun 22, 2021
just goes to show that the real victims of a couple's divorce are their neighbours
liam fOct 3, 2020Marriage Story (2019) told by a Succubus
HungkatMay 16, 2012Fascinating Unrelenting Chaotic Kinetic Evil Deranged Uneasy Perverted
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- Santana Beltran dislikedPossession
Maybe the strangest movie I’ve ever seen… which wouldn’t be a negative if there was something rewarding in the end. There wasn’t.
Eva D is "meh" onPossessionWhat in the world did I just watch. The main actress was amazing but this movie was a train-wreck. The husband acting was horrific. All of them were obvious on some type of drugs and that poor little boy was neglected by everyone.
adri is "meh" onPossessiondisturbing did not enjoy this tbh i felt like i forced myself to
- James New lovedPossession
Visceral, intense and graphic filmmaking. Youre right there with the characters during all the mayhem and you feel all and every emotion. Unmatched atmosphere and an understated but great score. Isabelle Adjani gives perhaps one of the best performances of all time, she’s amazing
nevan lovedPossessionan incredible surrealist film that succeeds in every regard as a showcase for horrifically dedicated performances, amazing cinematography, and thought-provoking symbolism. isabelle adjani delivers an all-time great performance that may never be topped. a true horror masterpiece
Kareem likedPossession"Nobody told me that. Well that's why I'm with you, because you say 'I' for me." A rewatch and it's getting even more amazing. One of the most powerful performances of all time, also has some of the best scenes in history. Will probably change to love later. 4/5
- Jordan Adragna lovedPossession
After my first watch I am left with questions and emotions I’ve yet to bake through. The movie was visceral, scathing, and bleak, in a beautiful kind of way. The absolute helplessness of the relationship is almost mocking, and the grotesque honesty was moving.
Lorna is "meh" onPossessionI need to think about this one as I dont know how I feel. Very disorienting, extreme and surreal. Usually I would enjoy that … but I think the characters and the dialogue put me off. Isabelle Adjani was brilliant though, especially the scene in the subway.
Pennywise lovedPossessionNot once could I ever predict what was going to happen next. This was a roller coaster of a movie. All the performances were powerful and just so good but I really don’t know what was happening most of the time
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To watch Possession again is to realize that it remains one of the most grueling, powerful, and overwhelmingly intense cinematic experiences that you are likely to have in your lifetime.
Peter Sobczynski
RogerEbert.com
There are plenty of movies which seem to have been made by madmen. Possession may be the only film in existence which is itself mad: unpredictable, horrific, its moments of terrifying lucidity only serving to highlight the staggering derangement at its core. Extreme but essential viewing.
Tom Huddleston
Time Out
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Possession (1981) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Possession (1981)?
The movie is 2hr 4min long.
What's Possession (1981) about?
A woman starts exhibiting increasingly disturbing behavior after asking her husband for a divorce. Suspicions of infidelity soon give way to something much more sinister.
Who's the cast of Possession (1981)?
- Isabelle Adjani as Anna, Helen
- Sam Neill as Mark
- Margit Carstensen as Margit Gluckmeister
- Heinz Bennent as Heinrich
- Johanna Hofer as Heinrich's Mother
- Carl Duering as Detective
- Shaun Lawton as Zimmermann
- Michael Hogben as Bob
- Maximilian Rüthlein as Man with Pink Socks
- Thomas Frey as Pink Sock's Acolyte
Who's the director behind Possession (1981)?
Andrzej Zulawski directed Possession (1981).
Who produced Possession (1981)?
Marie-Laure Reyre produced Possession (1981).
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