Review of The Possession (2012) by Lawrence H — 26 May 2013

Really good movie. The plot, the story and the directing were spot on. It will creep you out!!

This review of The Possession (2012) was written by Lawrence H on 26 May 2013.

The Possession has generally received mixed reviews.

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