The Possessed (TV 1977)

A former priest, now an exorcist, battles the satanic forces that are threatening the students at a girls school.

Director:

Jerry Thorpe

Writer:

John Sacret Young

Stars:

James Farentino, Claudette Nevins, Eugene Roche

Cast

Cast overview:
James Farentino	...	Kevin Leahy
Claudette Nevins	...	Ellen Sumner
Eugene Roche	...	Sgt. Taplinger
Harrison Ford	...	Paul Winjam
Ann Dusenberry	...	Weezie Sumner
Diana Scarwid	...	Lane
Joan Hackett	...	Louise Gelson
Dinah Manoff	...	Celia
Carol Jones	...	Alex
P.J. Soles	...	Marty
Ethelinn Block	...	Barry
Susan Walden	...	Student
Lawrence Bame
James R. Parkes
Catherine Cunneff

Storyline

A former priest, now an exorcist, battles the satanic forces that are threatening the students at a girls school.

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Plot Keywords:

priest | girls' school | demon | accident | occult | 

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1977 (USA)

Also Known As:

Besessen

Filming Locations:

Portland, Oregon, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

76 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

James Farentino, RIP

"The Possessed" is better than you might expect, mainly due to the absence of gore and shocks (since this is a TV movie, they didn't even get to show any nudity). The recently deceased James Farentino plays a priest investigating strange occurrences in a girls' school in Salem, Oregon. One of the most famous things about the movie nowadays is that it was probably Harrison Ford's final role before he became known as Han Solo. But like I said, the emphasis on suspense rather than gore and special effects strengthens the movie. The last ten minutes turn out to be the really creepy part of the movie. It's definitely worth seeing if you get a chance. Also starring Joan Hackett, P.J. Soles (Norma in "Carrie") and Diana Scarwid (Christina in "Mommie Dearest").