Film Review – The Possession

What’s most frustrating about “The Possession” (not to be confused with
last week’s “The Apparition”) is that it’s filled with potential. It’s a
distinctive story of demonic ownership with a specific cultural tilt,
yet the production seems hesitant to follow through with its chilling
ideas for terror. Instead, “The Possession” is locked in mediocrity,
always wincing when the horror hits a few memorable extremes. Maybe it’s
the PG-13 rating or perhaps director Ole Bornedal isn’t up for the
challenge, but this feature is exceptionally good at pulling its
punches, leaving discouraged viewers to fantasize about a more
satisfying picture poured from the same filmmaking ingredients. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com