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The Possession

The Possession

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The Possession

"Fear the demon that doesn't fear God."

2012

1h 32m

6.0(1723 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

A 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.

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Production Companies

Ghost House Pictures

Lionsgate

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Clyde Brenek

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Stephanie Brenek

Natasha Calis

Natasha Calis

Emily 'Em' Brenek

Madison Davenport

Madison Davenport

Hannah Brenek

Rob LaBelle

Rob LaBelle

Russell

Matisyahu

Matisyahu

Tzadok Shapir

Quinn Lord

Quinn Lord

Student

Jay Brazeau

Jay Brazeau

Professor McMannis

Jim Thorburn

Jim Thorburn

Man

Erin Simms

Erin Simms

Possessed Italian Girl

Creative team

Directed by: Ole Bornedal
Written by: Juliet Snowden
Stiles White
Produced by: J.R. Young
Sam Raimi

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