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The Possession of Joel Delaney

R19721h 45mWaris Hussein
IMDb 5.8

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"If you believe, no explanation is necessary. If you don't believe, no explanation is possible."

An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.

Horror
New York CityBased On Novel Or BookPossessionSatanismClass DifferencesMental IllnessSocialiteOccultManhattan, New York CitySpiritualism

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What is The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972) about?

An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.

Who stars in The Possession of Joel Delaney?

The Possession of Joel Delaney stars Shirley MacLaine (Norah Benson), Perry King (Joel Delaney), Michael Hordern (Justin), David Elliott (Peter Benson), Lisa Kohane (Carrie Benson). The film was directed by Waris Hussein.

How long is The Possession of Joel Delaney?

The Possession of Joel Delaney has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated R.

Is The Possession of Joel Delaney worth watching?

The Possession of Joel Delaney holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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