Kyra sedgwick and jeffrey dean morgan star in sam raimis the possession, which opened in theaters august 31, 2012. The possessions 2012 dybbuk box is based on a real life haunted object with a dark history that dates back to the holocaust. Truth behind the movie the possession aka the dibbuk box the real dibbuk box. Featurette for the possession takes a look at the actual dibbuk box that the story is based on. Based on a true story, the possession is the terrifying account of how one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil. Kloser wrote the screenplay with emmerich, and, the film was distributed by columbia pictures and produced by emmerichs centropolis entertainment. May 30, 2012 and while sam raimi might not be known for his fondness for reallife stories, the possession in which he acts as producer marks an abrupt aboutturn. The possession and its true story ryan horror news dibbuk box, evil, haunting, horror, jewish, movies, spirit, the possession, true story 89 comments the possession follows a young girl who buys an antique box at a yard sale, one that houses a malicious ancient spirit called a dibbukan evil spirit from jewish lore.
The possession 2012 documentary featurette youtube. May 04, 2012 now, for the true story bit, which is a bit more intriguing as far as i am concerned no matter what you believe. When clyde jeffrey dean morgan takes his children to a yard sale during their visit. There, they discover a terrifying foreign object nestled inside her. The case of clara germana cele takes us all the way to a mission school in umzinto, south africa. Im a huge horror film addict and the possession is one of my favourite supernatural movies, great copy picture very good and this is the uncut version. The box, which imprisons evil spirits, made headlines years ago. The story is based on the allegedly haunted dybbuk box. Why the possession cast was terrified of the real dybbuk.
Check out the poster and explore the true story behind the new movie the possession. Sep 17, 2018 the possession is a 2012 american supernatural horror film directed by ole bornedal and produced by sam raimi, robert tapert, and j. Cuban spies infiltrate exile groups in the 1990s to stop terrorism against the island, but at a high personal cost. Director ole bornedal nightwatch takes the story to new heights. The possession is a 2012 american supernatural horror film directed by ole bornedal and produced by sam raimi, robert tapert, and j. Exorcism film the possession is based on a real item called a dybbuk box. A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale which unleashes a malicious spirit. A liveaction pirate adventure story based on the bestselling manga by eiichiro oda. As word about the pact reached one of the schools priests, claras behavior began to become erratic and intensified rapidly, with. Feb 12, 2020 a horror movie based on a true story, obviously. Based on a true story, the possession is the story of how one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil. Originally titled the dybbuk box, it centers open a mysterious box which is found by a little girl who suddenly becomes possessed by its demonic like qualities. The book was based at least partially on the story of an unidentified yearold boy who exhibited signs of possession in cottage city, md in 1949. Clyde and stephanie brenek see little cause for alarm when their youngest daughter em becomes oddly obsessed with an.
The possession sam rami possession movie trailer kyra. As with other horror films, the studio promoted the movie as being based on a true story. The true story of the haunted dibbuk box that became the. Theres plenty of scary stuff and creepy special effects screaming, eyes rolling back in heads, etc. The film stars john cusack, chiwetel ejiofor, amanda peet, oliver platt, thandie newton, danny glover, and woody harrelson. The film was produced by harald kloser, mark gordon and larry j. Great story and it is enough to get me to go see this movie. Highly recommend, based on a true story, the young actress who plays main role is superb, better than most actors its a very good movie, fast delivery too. Based on a true story, the possession is the terrifying story of how one. If you are thinking whether to visit a movie to get to look at this movie, there is some best part about it in store for you. Young, and written by juliet snowden and stiles white. It stars jeffrey dean morgan, kyra sedgwick, natasha calis, grant show, madison davenport, and matisyahu the film was shot in early 2011. The possession 2012 is a paranormal horror movie that revolves around the reallife haunted object, the dybbuk box, which is said to be one of the most dangerous haunted objects in the world in the movie, clyde and stephanie are a separated couple who share custody of their two children, emily and hannah. The possession 2012 horror, thriller movie directed by.
Kyra sedgwick on her character some image caption 1. As many horror fans know, that phrase is used quite often in the marketing of horror films, and rarely do the events of the film genuinely reflect the events. Jan 10, 2018 the case of clara germana cele takes us all the way to a mission school in umzinto, south africa. The possession fails to differentiate itself from standard exorcism stories and movie experiences even if it is based on true events. Horror movies based on true stories the possession 2012. The film is based on a true story, which is basically the studios way of saying that theres a lot of truth bending going on. Aug 29, 2012 the possession is a serious horror film about supernatural possession that depends on more than loud noises to scare us. Mar 14, 2020 the story sells itself as being the only case of demonic possession recognized by the american government as the real thing, but the movie itself is total fiction. May 10, 2017 in 2005, scott derricksons horror courtroom drama the exorcism of emily rose was released, the story of nineteenyearold emily rose who died from wounds she received during an exorcism. The story sells itself as being the only case of demonic possession recognized by the american government as the real thing, but the movie itself is total fiction. The possession 2012 15 1h 33m horror films in this supernatural horror flick, a young girl unwittingly unleashes an evil spirit dwelling in a curious antique box full of mysterious relics.
If you have the courage for more scary stories, check out the quiet ones, now on bluray and dvd. 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. Imdb, however, has been less favourable, rating it 6. The film follows the story of a young girl who buys an antique box from a yard sale. Watch or download possession movie based on true story. The true story of the haunted dibbuk box that became. With natasha calis, jeffrey dean morgan, kyra sedgwick, madison davenport. Director chris sparling buried feels the angle of a possession movie where the government comes in and tries to weaponize the subject was a unique angle and worked from there, so. Why the possession cast was terrified of the real dybbuk box. Jan 23, 20 the possession featurette the real dibbuk box 2012 featurette for the possession takes a look at the actual dibbuk box that the story is based on.
The movie is based on the events that took place in 1975 at 112, ocean avenue, the new house of the lutz family in amityville. The film centers on clyde jeffrey dean morgan and stephanie brenek kyra sedgwick and their youngest. Much is made of the fact that the film is based on a true story, with the press notes even including. According to the official promotions for the movie, the answer to that question is no. This has been a very discussed case among paranormal researchers. Her divorced parents must team up to fix the curse on their daughter. Perhaps the true story of the possession is the story of a little girl who ate some maracas. The general consensus states, it may be based on a true story, but that doesnt excuse the way the possession repeatedly falls back on hoary ghost movie cliches or the unintentional laughs it provides.
Jeffrey dean morgan on the film being based on a true story some image caption 1 the possession. Writer leslie gornsteins article a jinx in a box first posted on this horror film. Like the exorcist, the best film in the genre, it is inspired by some degree of religious scholarship and creates believable characters in a real world. Lionsgate is finally ready to unleash the possession previously titled the dibbuk box on august 31 and today sent over the first piece of artwork for the flick, which is carrying the based on. Based on the true story, the exorcism of emily rose was actually inspired. Originally titled the dybbuk box, it centers open a mysterious box which is found by a little girl who suddenly becomes possessed by its demonic like qualities since the beginning of the paranormal activity series, there seems. And while sam raimi might not be known for his fondness for reallife stories, the possession in which he acts as producer marks an abrupt aboutturn. Jun 24, 2012 on august 31, 2012 lions gate will be releasing the based on a true story film, the possession. So, lionsgates 2012 film the possession is inspired by the true story but takes many cinematic storytelling liberties with the actual events. A broken family becomes the victims of a supernatural entity from jewish folklore.
Even though it didnt get very high ratings, the film still sold well at the box office but more importantly, it got people interested in the story behind the dybbuk box and the true aspects behind the film. That religions take demonic possessions seriously makes them more fun for us, the unpossessed. The possession 2012 is a paranormal horror movie that revolves around the reallife haunted object, the dybbuk box, which is said to be one. The possession 2012 celebrity gossip and movie news. A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. From sam raimi, acclaimed director of the spiderman and evil dead film franchises, comes this bonechilling true story thats not to be missed by any sign in the possession. The real story that inspired the exorcism of emily rose the. The plot follows geologist adrian helmsley ejiofor, who discovers the earths crust is becoming. Father richard moore, the priest who performed the exorcism, was arrested and put on trial. In 2005, scott derricksons horror courtroom drama the exorcism of emily rose was released, the story of nineteenyearold emily rose who died from wounds she received during an exorcism. Parts of the film were filmed at a former mental institution. The possession doesnt hide the fact that its based on a true story, and instead used this as a prime marketing feature for the film. The possession 2012 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. If you squint a bit, the object looks a bit like a set of maracas.
Im a little bit wary when a horror film touts itself as based on a true story, because one can only take that with a pinch of salt, given that its a film after all, and theres a need to dress it up for the silver screen and for dramatic purposes. Her father teams up with his exwife to find a way to rid the curse that has taken over their child. On august 31, 2012 lions gate will be releasing the based on a true story film, the possession. It may be based on a true story, but that doesnt excuse the way the possession repeatedly falls back on hoary ghost movie cliches or the uninentional laughs it provides. The possession follows a young girl who buys an antique box at a yard sale, one that houses a malicious ancient spirit called a dibbukan evil spirit from jewish lore. It was produced by harald kloser, mark gordon, and larry j. May 21, 2012 there is a new horror movie coming out, this fall, from sam raimis ghosthouse pictures called the possession, originally titled the dibbuk box. The possession featurette the real dibbuk box 2012. Although attempting to sell the film as a true story, it is hard to imagine anything in the film is based on reality as a young girl unwittingly buys a dibbuk box in which a jewish demon resides and possesses the person that opens it at a yard sale.
Aug 30, 2012 paranormal witness delved into the true. The real story that inspired the exorcism of emily rose. Aug 31, 2012 the possession is an american horror film produced by sam raimi starring kyra sedgwick and jeffrey dean morgan. The 16yearold student was allegedly possessed in the late summer of 1906 after making a pact with the devil. Now, for the true story bit, which is a bit more intriguing as far as i am concerned no matter what you believe. Truth behind the movie the possession aka the dibbuk box. Places have always known to be haunted, but what about objects. The possession is a 2012 american supernatural horror film directed by ole bornedal and. Madison davenport on the story some image caption 1 the possession. May 21, 2012 the possession and its true story ryan horror news dibbuk box, evil, haunting, horror, jewish, movies, spirit, the possession, true story 89 comments the possession follows a young girl who buys an antique box at a yard sale, one that houses a malicious ancient spirit called a dibbukan evil spirit from jewish lore. Oct 25, 2019 the book was based at least partially on the story of an unidentified yearold boy who exhibited signs of possession in cottage city, md in 1949.
This horror film follows the story of a teen girl who is held hostage by a crazy couple and must plot her escape. There is a new horror movie coming out, this fall, from sam raimis ghosthouse pictures called the possession, originally titled the dibbuk box. The trailer also states that the movie is based on a true story. The sam raimiproduced 2012 fright film the possession centers on a young girl who falls under the control of a malevolent spirit that lives inside a cursed antique box. Originally titled the dybbuk box, it centers open a mysterious. Moreover, having to state the events took place in less.
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