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HowdyA young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
31, 2012. saved. Save this article to read it later.Like I said: This is standard stuff, and as The Possession proceeds, it becomes more and more generic. But Bornedal, a Danish director who displayed a knack for atmosphere and performance…
In contrast with many possession films, there’s not even an attempt to explore the protagonists’ religious convictions, or lack thereof. They’re just understandably upset about their daughter. The showiest material falls to young Calis (a…
The film is the sort of classically minded horror tale that Raimi in particular seems to favor. Bornedal’s Danish films are likewise moody chamber pieces and here he creates a sustained sense of mounting dread, though the movie is kind of…
