Is Possessed Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2005)

📖 The Core Premise

Possessed returns to the screen in 2005, bringing a fresh narrative to the Horror genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Forbidden Worlds establishes itself as the premier purveyor of Horror and Mayhem with a trilogy of gothic tales of demonic possession. (1). The Devil's Spell: Bodies drop in a night of terror as an evil witch comes back to kill the descendants of the witch hunters who burned her...300 years earlier! (2). Witches' Dolls: A literal demon disguised as a sweet little old lady is hell-bent on capturing the souls of unsuspecting boarders and imprisoning them in her hideous book of paper dolls. (3). Resurrection of The Damned: A man haunted by the ghost of his dead father and enticed by black magic enters a world that goes beyond the wildest imagination. (1). "The Devil's Spell" segment begins: (at 0:44) and is an excerpt from the film: "Witchouse (1999)" (2). "Witches Dolls" segment begins: (at 30:42) and is an excerpt from the film: "Stitches (2001)" (3). "Resurrection of The Damned" segment begins: (at 58:07) and is an excerpt from the film: "Netherworld (1992)""

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Possessed, even the presence of Debra Mayer struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Horror. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Possessed worth your time? If you appreciate Horror films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Possessed misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 85 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.