Review of The Possession (2012) by Glenn Kenny for MSN Movies — 29 Aug 2012

Nothing earthshaking, but a pretty scary night out...

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This review of The Possession (2012) was written by Glenn Kenny and published by MSN Movies on 29 Aug 2012.

The Possession has generally received mixed reviews.

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Aunque esté medianamente bien actuada (sobretodo por la poseída), The Possession resulta predecible, aburrida, mal editada y asombrosamente…

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