Possessor

R18+
2020
|
103 mins
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Andrea Riseborough (Mandy) leads this Sundance sci-fi horror from Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral) about a different kind of assassin - one... More

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Possessor | Ratings & Reviews

Flicks' #1 film of 2020, a nasty sci-fi horror about a body-swapping assassin (Andrea Riseborough) losing her mind. Delivered with all the gory, icky, trippy panache of a Cronenberg (David's son Brandon directing here).

"With its ruthless violence and highly stylised storytelling, Possessor will likely not be for everyone—either have a strong stomach or cover your eyes, because just like his dad, Cronenberg jr. has a gift for body horror. But, if you can handle it, this scathing, enigmatic film is the best sci-fi to hit screens in years, and an experience that you won’t be able to get out of your head."

FlicksFlicks

"Though Possessor favors nihilist spectacle to existentialism, Brandon Cronenberg is more interested in exploring emotional dislocation than Christopher Nolan."

Slant MagazineSlant Magazine

"Andrea Riseborough occupies actor Christopher Abbott in a daring sci-fi parable that pushes the limits of what audiences can (or should) bear."

VarietyVariety

"It is a singular work – one so ghastly, so unique, and so brutal that it will awe some and disgust others."

Slash FilmSlash Film

"Cronenberg has created a mind-bending trip of a movie with more to say than your average actioner and is supported by spectacular performances and make-up and practical effects that seal the deal. Brace yourself. Possessor is brilliant."

Film ThreatFilm Threat

"There's an emotional logic to the action and imagery, carrying viewers along even if they're not quite sure if they're rooting for the innocent man or his troubled attacker."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"Possessor never manages to wrest control of your mind, but it’s unnervingly good at getting under your skin."

IndieWireIndieWire

"Possessor is ultra stylish and uber violent, but, despite a top tier cast, it’s not always entirely clear what is going on and who is in control of the finger on the trigger."

Screen DailyScreen Daily

Possessor | Details

Rating
R18+, High impact violence, sex scenes and nudity
Runtime
103
Genre
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country of origin
UK, Canada