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a horror movie about a possessed child
remarkably poised and possessed in the midst of all the turmoil
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The period horror film, which hits theaters this weekend, stars David Dastmalchian as the host of a Johnny Carson-era late-night talk show who invites a possessed guest to boost ratings on Halloween night.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
The latest franchise sequel also features a cameo from Linda Blair, who played the possessed Regan, the daughter of Burstyn's Chris MacNeil in William Friedkin's original film.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
Not only has Dourif given voice to the possessed doll in the movies, but he's held the role in Chucky the TV series as well.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
The new cast includes Leslie Odom Jr., Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz and newcomers Lidya Jewett and Olivia Marcum as the pair of possessed preteens.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
Watch The Nun on Max 02 Annabelle: Creation (2017)
After appearing at the beginning of the first Conjuring film, the possessed doll Annabelle quickly became a fan-favorite, thanks to her terrifying smile and real-life origin story.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The start of a truly terrifying series, this film follows paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Weber (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson), who fight a possessed house in the '70s.
—Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
Alyssa Sutherland's possessed, tormenting mom is a phenomenally nasty piece of work, there's one exceptional use of a cheese grater, and the endlessly bloody finale is a must-see.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
The movie, starring Linda Blair as the possessed girl and Ellen Burstyn as her helpless mother, scandalized viewers with its relentless procession of terrors.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2023
Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
The latest franchise sequel also features a cameo from Linda Blair, who played the possessed Regan, the daughter of Burstyn's Chris MacNeil in William Friedkin's original film.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
Not only has Dourif given voice to the possessed doll in the movies, but he's held the role in Chucky the TV series as well.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
The new cast includes Leslie Odom Jr., Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz and newcomers Lidya Jewett and Olivia Marcum as the pair of possessed preteens.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
Watch The Nun on Max 02 Annabelle: Creation (2017)
After appearing at the beginning of the first Conjuring film, the possessed doll Annabelle quickly became a fan-favorite, thanks to her terrifying smile and real-life origin story.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The start of a truly terrifying series, this film follows paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Weber (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson), who fight a possessed house in the '70s.
—Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
Alyssa Sutherland's possessed, tormenting mom is a phenomenally nasty piece of work, there's one exceptional use of a cheese grater, and the endlessly bloody finale is a must-see.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
The movie, starring Linda Blair as the possessed girl and Ellen Burstyn as her helpless mother, scandalized viewers with its relentless procession of terrors.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2023
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“Possessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possessed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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