The Possession (2012)

film diary 2013 (128 movies items)

" 19 May + Jeffrey Dean Morgan + The hospital exorcism was exciting - Cliché story. I have seen many movies like this one - The children weren't that convincing, especially the older one "

2012 films ranked. (55 movies items)

"It has creepy moments, but there's not enough, and there are a lot of unintentionally funny moments."

Films I've Seen in 2013 (April) (17 movies items)

"April 12th Saw for the first time."

Best Horror Movies of 2012 By Digitaldreamdoor (10 movies items)

"7"

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"March 02, 2013 I think that despite already terribly hackneyed themes of possession and exorcism, the film was quite interesting. Interesting and scary little girl, I loved also Jeffrey Dean Morgan as father, and Kyra Sedgwick brilliant as always. It was a little scary, but definitely not boring."

It's not too bad...

“"This spirit is the taker of children..."

In short, The Possession is not bad. It's not a game-changing horror picture, nor is it a particularly remarkable effort. With that said, however, it fulfils its genre requirements in a satisfying fashion, providing a smattering of thrills and chills despite the restraints of its PG-13 rating. Problem is, it takes too long for the good stuff to kick in, leaving about an hour of pure mediocrity and boredom. The Possession carries the proverbial "Based upon true events" caption, as it was inspired by a Los Angeles Times article from 2004 which detailed ominous hauntings connected with an antique box purchased from eBay. It's a fascinating concept, providing ample opportunities for mindless ghost antics, but the end result ultimately falls s” read more

January 2013 Movie Diary* (14 movies items)

"First Viewing Jan 21 I had anticipated this film ever since I first heard about while it was in production. I was NOT let down! It was fabulous! Very creepy! Not to mention Jeffery Dean Morgan!!!! (Me being a huge Supernatural fan). "

Watched in 2013 (178 movies items)

"20.1.13 pc"

2012 in Cinema: From Best to Worst (84 movies items)

" "This spirit is the taker of children..." In short, The Possession is not bad. It's not a game-changing horror picture, nor is it a particularly remarkable effort. With that said, however, it fulfils its genre requirements in a satisfying fashion, providing a smattering of thrills and chills despite the restraints of its PG-13 rating. Problem is, it takes too long for the good stuff to kick in, leaving about an hour of pure mediocrity and boredom. The Possession carries the proverbial "Based u"

Movies Viewed in 2013 (77 movies items)

"First Viewing Viewed: 20th January Review here"

2012 movies (112 movies items)

" viewed: March 02, 2013 I think that despite already terribly hackneyed themes of possession and exorcism, the film was quite interesting. Interesting and scary little girl, I loved also Jeffrey Dean Morgan as father, and Kyra Sedgwick brilliant as always. It was a little scary, but definitely not boring."