The Possessed

The Possessed

1965 · 85 min · ★ 6.8 · Mystery, Thriller, Horror

While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.

Directed by Luigi Bazzoni · Written by Giulio Questi

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