Possessor

2020 103 min ★ 6.4 Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction

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.

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Cast

Andrea Riseborough

Tasya Vos

Christopher Abbott

Colin Tate

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Girder

Sean Bean

John Parse

Tuppence Middleton

Ava Parse

Rossif Sutherland

Michael Vos

Kaniehtiio Horn

Reeta

Raoul Bhaneja

Eddie

Gage Graham-Arbuthnot

Ira Vos

Gabrielle Graham

Holly

Details

Director

Brandon Cronenberg

Tagline

"No body is safe."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$2,500,000

Revenue

$911,000

Production

Ingenious Media, Rhombus Media, Rook Films, Téléfilm Canada, Arclight Films, Ontario Creates, Particular Crowd, Crave

Reviews

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SWITCH.

October 21, 2020

★ 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... https://www.maketheswitch.com....

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Repo Jack

November 8, 2020

★ 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...

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Manuel São Bento

December 30, 2020

★ 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 ...