Blu-ray

The Possession: Uncut Edition

Anton van Beek  |  Mar 25, 2013

Remember The Exorcist? So, it seems, do the creators of this Jewish fright-flick

This generically-titled shocker claims to be 'Based on a true story'. But while one of the bonus features makes it clear that the pre-credit sequence has its basis in a supposedly real event, the rest of The Possession is so blatantly derivative of William Friedkin's 1973 horror classic that it might as well come with a label that reads 'Based on The Exorcist'. On a more positive note, the sheer quality of The Possession's AVC 2.40:1 1080p encode and DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix ensure that it won't disgrace your home cinema should you choose to give this Blu-ray a spin.

Lionsgate, Region B BD, £25 Approx, On sale now
HCC VERDICT: 2/5

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