Labor Day weekend is traditionally the slowest movie weekend of the summer. And this year the new release, The Possession was number one. At least for a week.
The Possession is another demonic possession movie that "is based on a true story." Again, a young girl becomes possessed by a demonic spirit of some kind. Not overly original.
There is also chat that this is not as scary as the actual story, of which I could find almost no information. I did find myself wanting to know more, and I think they should be more forthcoming with actual information. Would give it more cred. Way more. Right now, we have to just take their word for it.
It's the story of a young couple that have recently divorced. They have two young girls about 14 and 10 years old. Emily is the 10 year old, and after she buys an old wooden box at a yard sale with her dad, she becomes possessed by an ancient demon that lives in the box. Of course, no one knows that at first. It's the typical stuff. Emily develops a scratchy voice, eats uncontrollably, violent outbursts, and body contortions. The demon slowly takes over the little girl and the race is on to somehow slay the demon, before he completely takes over the little girl and it's too late.
When reviewing these kind of flicks, I always say if you are uncomfortable with demonic possession in your beliefs, then steer clear. That is what this is from start to finish. There are a few compelling moments here, and a jolt or two but don't believe the hype. This is NOT terrifying, or overly unsettling. What it is for movie goers who have seen this kind of movie before, is the same old thing. I get it, it's a true story, but there is no new ground here. It's a formula that has been rehashed to the point of nausea.
On the bright side, it is very short and tidy, checking in at about 90 minutes. There is only so much story here and it barely fills up the allotted time. The performances are decent, but it is hard to get beyond the fact that you've seen this story before many times. I will say that Natasha Calis who is Emily in this movie is simply spectacular in this role. I was very taken with her, as she was asked to do many things in her portrayal of this possessed little girl and she met it head on, and is the movies shining stay by far. She is incredibly emotional, and vulnerable. This 13 year-old is way beyond that in an acting sense. She was great, and perfectly cast.
The Possession, overall weak but a budding star is in the offing. Natasha Calis is great!
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