Possession (1981) Movie Review

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ABC Film Challenge – Horror – P

Director: Andrzej Zulawski

Writer: Andrzej Zulawski, Frederic Tuten (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Isabelle Adjani (Camille Claudel)
  • Sam Neill (Jurassic Park)
  • Margit Carstensen (Chinese Roulette)
  • Heinz Bennent (The Last Metro)
  • Johanna Hofer

The story follows a woman whose behavior becomes increasingly unsettling after she asks for a divorce. What begins as suspicion of an affair quickly escalates into something far more frightening.

Runtime: 2 Hours 2 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The story revolves around Anna and Mark, whose marriage is falling apart. Anna has been unfaithful, and while they’re heading for divorce, Mark is reluctant to let go. As he tries to understand what happened, he discovers Anna has been keeping a hidden life from him.

Mark enlists a detective to find his wife, and things get even stranger. They uncover a hidden secret Anna had been concealing, which finally explains the changes in her behavior.

Verdict on Possession

Possession is a chilling horror story about a couple struggling in their marriage who stumble upon a terrifying secret. The husband desperately tries to uncover what his wife has been hiding, and soon realizes the truth is far more frightening than he could have imagined.

This film explores a reality where appearances can be deceiving. It centers on a couple navigating a difficult situation with contrasting approaches, as an unsettling presence enters their lives. The story delves into a failing relationship and the resulting changes for everyone involved, presenting some deeply disturbing and unsettling ideas.

Final Thoughts –Possession is a strange and disturbing movie.

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2025-10-16 14:38