The Jar

The Jar

The Jar… it blows the lid off of terror!

1984 · 89 min · ★ 4.1 · Mystery, Horror, Thriller

A motorist who comes upon an auto accident finds a bottle at the scene. The bottle contains a demon who proceeds to possess him.

Directed by Bruce Toscano · Written by George Bradley

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