Review of The Possession (2012) by Ed C — 23 Nov 2013

One line summary: Good production values, good acting for the most part.

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Clyde is a basketball coach on his way up; he has practices and meetings that take odd and long hours. He also has two daughters and a wife from whom he is separated. Custody is joint; Clyde has gotten a new home to which he takes the girls. He needs more furnishings; he and the girls go to a local yard sale.

Unfortunately, they buy some objects from a house where a woman passed away under strange circumstances. Purchases include a ring and an old, faded mirror. Odd effects soon start appearing, affect Em the most, and affect others as well.

Soon enough it's clear to the viewers that this is a possession film, but not to the characters. One of Em's spells is misinterpreted by Stephanie as a physical attack by her ex, and Stephanie takes it to court.

Clyde consults Professor McMannis about possession. He tries to find a way to free Em, despite Stephanie, despite Brett, despite the courts, despite the possessing spirit. He gets help from Tzadok.

Who prevails in this metaphysical battle?

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Cinematography: 10/10 No problems.

Sound: 10/10 No problems.

Acting: 8/10 Jeffrey Dean Morgan was great, Natasha Calis was excellent as Em. Grant Show was reasonable as the interloper who destroyed a marriage; Ms. Sedgewick was a detriment as the stupid, angry fool who believed him.

Screenplay: 8/10 Has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The logical progression is well done.