Possession
IMDb7.259k votes
RT87%critics
RT76%audience
豆瓣876k votes
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Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
The vibe
A divorce filmed as an exorcism, or possibly the reverse. Adjani's subway scene is the most harrowing performance in horror history — she won Cannes for it — and Żuławski keeps the entire film pitched at that frequency. Doppelgängers, creatures, Cold War Berlin: nothing else is like it.
Before you press play
- How scary is Possession?
- On our intensity scale, Possession rates 3/5 for scares and 5/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences. Expect little in the way of jump scares, but a sense of dread that builds steadily and lingers after the credits.
- How gory is Possession?
- Possession rates 3/5 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
- Where can I stream Possession?
- Possession is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
