Among the limited number of strong entries in the horror landscape this past year, Brandon Cronenberg’s intriguing premise immediately stands out. Featuring outstanding portrayals by Andrea Riseborough and Christopher Abbott (as Colin Tate), Possessor proved to be one of the most disturbing films released in 2020. The film is saturated with graphic violence and brutal killings, and Cronenberg uses unsettling visua…

It’s frustrating to see how often mainstream reviewers miss the point when it comes to horror, praising films that try too hard to be artistic while overlooking what genuine horror enthusiasts appreciate. "Possessor" stands out as an unusual case where critics (scoring 72 on Metacritic) and regular viewers (with a 7.6 Metacritic score) share the opinion that it’s genuinely impressive. The performances are outstand…

David Cronenberg’s connection to body horror is well-earned, and this film certainly carries that legacy forward. 'Possessor' unfolds like a disturbing nightmare, presenting jarring acts of violence alongside inventive ideas and an unrelenting approach. The discoveries it makes about the darkness inside people, culminating in its incredibly bleak final scene, stick with you long afterward.