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Possum

1997Movie19 min

DramaHorror
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

In a backwoods cabin, a boy called Little Man lives with his dad (a trapper), his older sister Missy, and his younger sister Kid, who is feral, spends most of her time under the table, and can imitate the sound of any animal.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Brad McGann
Written by
Brad McGann
Produced by
Trevor Haysom
Music by
Tom Bailey

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Facts

January 1, 1997 · 19 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 1997
Runtime
19 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand

Tropes

Noodle Implements, Perverse Puppet, Personal Horror +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Possum worth watching?"

Questions about Possum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Possum worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7).

Will Possum scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Possum?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Possum use?

Noodle ImplementsPerverse PuppetPersonal HorrorMirror ScareAnimal MotifsAmbiguous SituationOrphan's OrdealDrone of DreadMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneSpiders Are ScaryNightmare Fuel Coloring BookGiant Spiderand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Noodle Implements, Perverse Puppet, and Personal Horror.