Official movie poster for Possessor (2020), a horror thriller film

Possessor(2020)

No body is safe.

6.4(1,098)1h 43m2020-10-02
HorrorThrillerScience Fiction

Possessor Synopsis

Tasya Vos, an elite corporate assassin, uses brain-implant technology to take control of other people’s bodies to terminate high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment, Vos becomes trapped inside a mind that threatens to obliterate her.

Possessor (2020) is a horror, thriller and science fiction film directed by Brandon Cronenberg, released on October 2, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Sean Bean. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 1,098 ratings.

Director:
Brandon Cronenberg
Writers:
Brandon Cronenberg
Producers:
Andrew Starke, Niv Fichman, Fraser Ash
Cinematographer:
Karim Hussain
Composer:
Jim Williams
Production:
Ingenious Media, Rhombus Media, Rook Films, Téléfilm Canada, Arclight Films, Ontario Creates, Particular Crowd, Crave
Budget:
$2,500,000
Revenue:
$911,000
Status:
Released

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Possessor Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 1,098 ratings.

SWITCH.

8/10

The Cronenberg name is tightly associated with the body horror genre, and rightfully so. 'Possessor' feels like a fever dream, delivering unsettling violence, thought-provoking creativity and remorseless direction. Its revelations about the monsters within, summed up in its shockingly grim climax, have a lasting resonance. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article...…

Reviewed on October 21, 2020

Repo Jack

7/10

I just wrote a review about how mainstream critics don't "get" horror, elevating attempts at filmmaking "art" over the basics that horror fans love. "Possessor" is an exception where critics (72 Metacritic Score) and users (7.6 Metacritic Score) agree that it's a pretty damn good flick. The acting is excellent. Andrea Riseborough from "Mandy" is creepy odd (again) as a mind-possessing assassin, and Christopher…

Reviewed on November 8, 2020

Manuel São Bento

8/10

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com In a year where the horror genre didn't have that many great representatives, Brandon Cronenberg's remarkably captivating concept is an instant attention-grabber. Boasting two phenomenal performances from Andrea Riseborough and Christopher Abbott (Colin Tate), Possessor is one of the most visually shocking films of…

Reviewed on December 30, 2020

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Possessor – Frequently Asked Questions

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Possessor (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Possessor?

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The main cast of Possessor (2020) includes Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sean Bean and Tuppence Middleton. The film was directed by Brandon Cronenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Possessor released?

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Possessor was released on October 2, 2020 and runs for 1h 43m.

Is Possessor worth watching?

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Possessor (2020) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 1,098 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

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