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Possession

NR19812h 4mAndrzej Żuławski
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 75
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"Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled."

A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.

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AdulteryBerlin, GermanyMonsterPoliceMarriage CrisisGermanyBerlin WallObsessionAllegoryInvestigation

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What is Possession (1981) about?

A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.

Who stars in Possession?

Possession stars Isabelle Adjani (Anna / Helen), Sam Neill (Mark), Margit Carstensen (Margit Gluckmeister), Heinz Bennent (Heinrich), Johanna Hofer (Heinrich's Mother). The film was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.

How long is Possession?

Possession has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated NR.

Is Possession worth watching?

Possession holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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