Possession

Possession

Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.

R 1981 · 124 min · ★ 7.3 (1K) · Horror

A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.

Directed by Andrzej Żuławski · Written by Andrzej Żuławski

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Isabelle Adjani Anna / Helen
Sam Neill Mark
Margit Carstensen Margit Gluckmeister
Heinz Bennent Heinrich
Johanna Hofer Heinrich's Mother
Carl Duering Private Detective
Shaun Lawton Zimmermann
Michael Hogben Bob
Maximilian Rüthlein Man with Pink Socks
Thomas Frey Pink Sock's Acolyte
Leslie Malton Sara
Gerd Neubert Subway Drunk

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