The Possession Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Darkness Lives Within

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Last modified: Jan. 2, 2013

The Possession

Release Date: Friday, August 31, 2012 Theaters

How one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil.

Director: Ole Bornedal

Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan • Kyra Sedgwick • Natasha Calis

PG-13 Horror 1 hr, 31 m

3.54 / 5.0

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Stephanie Brenek (Kyra Sedgwick) see little cause for alarm when their youngest daughter Em becomes oddly obsessed with an antique wooden box she purchased at a yard sale. But as Em’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the couple fears the presence of a malevolent force in their midst, only to discover that the box was built to contain a Dibbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits and ultimately devours its human host.

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Who stars in The Possession – Cast List

J
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
... Clyde

Rampage, Solace
K
Kyra Sedgwick
... Stephanie

The Best You Can, Man on a Ledge
Natasha Calis
... Em

Who is making The Possession – Crew List

A look at The Possession behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ole Bornedal last helmed Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever and The Husband. The film's writer Stephen Susco last penned Unfriended: Dark Web and Beyond the Reach.

Director: Ole Bornedal
Screenwriters: Stephen Susco
Juliet Snowden
Stiles White
Producers: Sam Raimi
Rob Tapert

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: Ghost House Pictures

Production – What we know about the The Possession

Key Facts

Based on a true story featured in L.A. Times writer Leslie Gornstein's article "A Jinx in a Box."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2011

Completed

Changed The Possession movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Expected to begin production in January 2011.

Oct 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Mar 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for mature thematic material involving violence and disturbing sequences
Runtime: 1 hr, 31 m
Tagline: Darkness Lives Within
Also known as: Dibbuk Box
Language: English

The Possession Trailers and Clips

TV Spot: 'Soul'

Theatrical Trailer

Video Clip: 'Mouth'

Video Clip: 'Where's My Box'

The Possession

Video Clip: 'Book Blast'

The Possession Release Date: When was the film released?

The Possession was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 31 , 2012. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Tall Man, The Good Doctor and For A Good Time, Call....

The Possession DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Possession is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Saturday, January 15, 2013. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Possession today on Amazon.

In Movie Theaters

2012-08-31
Theaters

United States

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On DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Release

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DVD

Estimated DVD Release Date
2013-01
DVD

Estimated DVD Release Date
2013-01-15
Blu-ray
2013-01-15
DVD

Buy or Rent Digitally (Ultra HD)

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Q&A: Asked about The Possession

Is The Possession based on a true story? Jun. 2, 2012

Answer question

Somewhat. The film is a fictional retelling of L.A. Times writer Leslie Gornstein's 2004 article "A Jinx in a Box." Read the original true story at the below link. Link

Jul. 27, 2012