Possession
Directed by Andrzej Żuławski
Banned upon its original release in 1981, Andrzej Żuławski’s stunning nightmare of a marriage unraveling is an experience unlike any other. Professional spy Mark returns to his West Berlin home to find his wife Anna insistent on a divorce. As Anna’s frenzied behavior becomes ever more alarming, Mark discovers a truth far more sinister than his wildest suspicions. With its pulsating score, visceral imagery, and some of the most haunting performances ever captured on screen, Possession is cinematic delirium at its most intoxicating.
This stunning nightmare of a marriage unraveling is a cinematic experience unlike any other.
Cast: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill
Member Reviews
It is a very complicated movie. Its like a bunch of iconic horror movies from this era thrown into a blender. The acting is over the top so much that it can be humorous at times. The main lady is hysterical most of the time, she makes Shelley Duvall from The Shining seem calm by comparison. There is really no way to spoil this movie because the ending makes no sense but it is still good nonetheless!
Amazing
Really good movie. I'm not sure I'll ever watch it again though.
idiosyncratic masterpiece
On a first viewing I will admit I don't fully understand the story, there is a LOT of themes and stuff going on in the movie. That being said there is insanely good visuals, a beautiful setting, good use of props IMO, the camera angles are gorgeous, the acting is great. This movie isn't "horrifying" but it more plays around with uncanny body movements, uncanny expressions or ways humans communicate. Enjoyable movie. ,