RedCurtain
Pretty nightmare fuel. Slow but creates an unsettling atmosphere. Also please give it a backdrop on letterboxd.
Reviewed on July 17, 2020
Possum(2018)
Can you spy him deep within? Little possum. Black as sin.
6.1(347)1h 25m2018-10-26
DramaHorrorThriller
Possum Synopsis
A disgraced children's puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.
Possum (2018) is a drama, horror and thriller film directed by Matthew Holness, released on October 26, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Sean Harris, Alun Armstrong, Andy Blithe and Ryan Enever. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 347 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Holness
- Writers:
- Sarah Dempster, Matthew Holness
- Producers:
- Mark Lane, Robert Jones, Wayne Marc Godfrey
- Cinematographer:
- Kit Fraser
- Composer:
- The Radiophonic Workshop
- Production:
- BFI, The Fyzz, Bankside Films, Evandine Productions
- Budget:
- $1,100,000
- Revenue:
- $33,000
- Status:
- Released
Possum (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Possum before you stream it.
Possum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Harris
as Philip
Alun Armstrong
as Maurice
- Andy Blithe
Andy Blithe
as Michael's Father
- Ryan Enever
Ryan Enever
as Michael's Uncle
- Charlie Eales
Charlie Eales
as Michael
Joe Gallucci
as Lee
- Rohan Gotobed
Rohan Gotobed
as Andrew
Raphel Famotibe
as Simon
- Simon Bubb
Simon Bubb
as Mr. Evans
- Katie Lightfoot
Katie Lightfoot
as Mrs. Atwood
- Elliot Booty
Elliot Booty
as Youth 1
- Abraham Graham
Abraham Graham
as Youth 2
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Holness, written by Sarah Dempster and Matthew Holness, produced by Mark Lane, Robert Jones and Wayne Marc Godfrey.
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Possum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 347 ratings.
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Possum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Possum online?
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Possum (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Possum?
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The main cast of Possum (2018) includes Sean Harris, Alun Armstrong, Andy Blithe, Ryan Enever and Charlie Eales. The film was directed by Matthew Holness. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Possum released?
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Possum was released on October 26, 2018 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Possum worth watching?
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Possum (2018) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 347 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Possum?
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Yes. The official Possum trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.