Possession

2022·Movie
1h 44min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic1008.1Rotten Tomatoes63%25%

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Possession fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Some places should remain forgotten

A priest has been tasked with deciding the location of a new church for the local mining company, which reveals itself to be on top of an old Sami burial ground. After removing the remains, the dead come alive and haunt the settlers.
Norwegian Folk HorrorSami Burial GroundSettler ColonialismSupernatural HauntingMining TownPeriod PieceTension & DreadCultural Clash

Crew

Directed by:
Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, Katinka Lotherington
Written by:
Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
Produced by:
Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, Wencke Hovet, Åsmund Kjos Fjell
Composed by:
Tormod Ringnes, Tormod Ringnes, Pål Baglo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Possession

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Possession legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaTubi TV

Possession is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Possession worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Possession rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Possession?

1 h 44 min

Possession runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Possession?

Critics82
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Possession higher (82) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Possession in?

NorwegianNorthern Sami

It was made in Norwegian, with some Northern Sami. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch Possession?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Possession in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Possession use?

Calling Your OrgasmsIcy Blue EyesEmasculated CuckoldStraight GayLaughing MadDeath of a ChildBlaming the CuckoldAffair LettersEldritch AbominationDysfunction JunctionDriven to SuicideReturning the Wedding Ringand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for Possession, including Calling Your Orgasms, Icy Blue Eyes, Emasculated Cuckold.

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