IMDb 4.5 2021 HD

The Possessed

The Possessed

2021
Horror Thriller
97 min NR Australia
6.016 / 10
4.5 IMDB

A man with the ability to exorcise demons fights to protect his loved ones after a sudden surge in demonic possessions. After discovering his nephew's girlfriend has the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Chris Sun
Starring
John Jarratt / Lincoln Lewis / Lauren Grimson / Angie Kent / Jade Kevin Foster / Romy Poulier / Sean Lynch / Maha Wilson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

eerie intense grounded supernatural familial tense dark intriguing supernatural thriller unsettling earnest competent

Reviews

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Olivia Knight
Apr 1, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'The Possessed' aims for a blend of real-world horror and supernatural intervention, inspired by actual events. John Jarratt carries much of the film’s dramatic weight as a seasoned exorcist facing an unprecedented outbreak. The core concept, where he…

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David Sterling
Apr 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Director Unknown crafts 'The Possessed' as a visceral and surprisingly intimate exploration of supernatural affliction and familial duty. John Jarratt delivers a powerhouse performance, embodying the exhaustion and quiet strength of a man who routinely confronts evil. The…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

There’s an earnestness to 'The Possessed' that’s commendable, particularly its commitment to the 'inspired by actual events' angle. John Jarratt brings a gravitas to his role as a demon exorcist, a man thrust into escalating supernatural conflict. The…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Possessed' attempts to elevate the exorcism subgenre by grounding it in a familial struggle and a real-world inspiration. John Jarratt is reliably solid as the protagonist, exuding a world-weary gravitas. The introduction of Lauren Grimson’s character, who…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Unknown steers 'The Possessed' with a determined hand, crafting a narrative that leans into its 'inspired by actual events' tagline with palpable sincerity. John Jarratt anchors the film with a performance that conveys both weariness and conviction,…

FAQs

Beyond its supernatural horror framework, 'The Possessed' delves into themes of familial protection and the unexpected inheritance of extraordinary abilities. The protagonist's fight is not just against demons but to safeguard his loved ones. The discovery of a shared gift with his nephew's girlfriend highlights themes of connection, legacy, and confronting shared destinies.