The Possession(2012) Apr 2026

The Possession (2012) is a supernatural horror film directed by and produced by Sam Raimi . Though it follows many established tropes of the exorcism genre, it distinguishes itself by drawing from Jewish folklore rather than traditional Catholic mythology. Core Premise & Plot

: Desperate for help, Clyde teams up with his ex-wife Stephanie ( Kyra Sedgwick ) and enlists Tzadok ( Matisyahu ), the son of a Hasidic Rabbi, to perform a ritual to banish the spirit back into the box. The "True Story" Origin Mini Reviews: The Possession (2012) & It (2017) The Possession(2012)

The story centers on a recently divorced father, Clyde Brenek (), and his two daughters, Em ( Natasha Calis ) and Hannah. The Possession (2012) is a supernatural horror film

: While at a yard sale, Em becomes obsessed with an antique, sealed wooden box. The "True Story" Origin Mini Reviews: The Possession

: The box contains a dybbuk (or dibbuk), a malevolent, dislocated spirit from Jewish legend that inhabits and eventually devours its human host.

: As Em’s behavior turns violent and bizarre—including eating raw meat and being swarmed by moths—Clyde realizes her soul is at stake.