The Possessed (2021 film) explained

The Possessed
Director:	Chris Sun
Producer:	Danny Baldwin Sue Baldwin Mitchell Clough Christine Hulsby Chris Sun
Music:	Mark Smythe
Cinematography:	Andrew Conder
Editing:	Michael Gilbert
Studio:	Pinnacle Studios
Distributor:	Slaughter FX
Runtime:	97 minutes
Country:	Australia
Language:	English

The Possessed is a 2021 Australian horror film written and directed by Chris Sun and starring John Jarratt, Lincoln Lewis and Angie Kent.^{[1] [2]} The film premiered at the 2021 London FrightFest Film Festival^[3] and was scheduled to be released in Australia in November 2021.^[4]

Plot

The film follows exorcists Jacob Chandler and his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis), who notice that demonic possessions appear to be on the rise.^{[5] [6]}

Cast

• John Jarratt as Jacob Chandler
• Lincoln Lewis as Liam Chandler
• Angie Kent as Nadine
• Lauren Grimson as Atalie Carlisle
• Jade Kevin Foster as Orion
• Romy Poulier
• Sean Lynch as Martin
• Simone Buchanan as Carissa
• Melissa Bell as Helen
• Melissa Tkautz as Shania

Production

The Possessed was filmed in Queensland.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: A New Aussie Horror Film Is In The Works, Starring So Many Former 'Bachelor' Stars. Marie Claire. Grace. Back. October 14, 2020. September 25, 2021.
2. Web site: The Possessed (2021). Screen Australia. September 25, 2021.
3. Web site: Arrow Video FrightFest Halloween Event Presents Pennywise, Possessed People, And Other Perils. Gruesome Magazine. Joseph. Perry. 1 October 2021. 6 November 2021.
4. Web site: 'Wolf Creek' Star John Jarratt Battles 'The Possessed' in Australian Theaters This November [Trailer]]. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. September 1, 2021. September 25, 2021.
5. McLaren, Samantha (2021) "The Possessed’s Trailer Has Really Got Demons", Scream, 9 September 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022
6. Bitel, Anton (2021) "Halloween Frightfest 2021 Roundup: The Possessed", Sight & Sound, 6 December 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022
7. Lilly, Alex (2020) "Angie Kent to star in new Aussie horror movie", Who.com.au, 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2022