The Possession Experiment (2016)

When a student takes on a theology project, he taps into another side that had been hidden away from him.

Director:

Scott B. Hansen

Writers:

Mary J. Dixon (as Mary Dixon), Scott B. Hansen (co-writer)

Stars:

Chris Minor, Jake Brinn, Nicky Jasper

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Minor	...	Brandon Jensen
Jake Brinn	...	Clay Harper
Nicky Jasper	...	Leda Morgan
Kt Fanelli	...	Tracy Crowell
Bill Moseley	...	Father Mark Campbell
Mark Joy	...	Michael Scott
Rachel Faulkner	...	Brittney
Greg Travis	...	Jordi
Dallas T. Taylor	...	Officer Cahill
Ron Dressel	...	Young Frank Jensen
Scott Mielock	...	Richard Crowell
Ricky D'Alonzo	...	Professor Tucker
Terry Jernigan	...	Frank Jensen
Sheri Gill Dixon	...	Emile Jensen
Ryan Ware	...	Colby

Storyline

Brandon Jensen has always loved horror. So when he has the chance to study exorcisms, he decides he is going to go all out. He starts a fund raising online campaign that goes viral overnight. With the help of two people he meets along his way, Brandon shows the whole world The Possession Experiment.

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Plot Keywords:

psychotronic film | demonic possession | grindhouse film | online campaign | fund raising | 

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Taglines:

Some doors should never be open.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Chris Minor played an uncredited role of a masked cult member in addition to the lead role of Brandon Jensen.

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Crazy Credits

There's an additional scene during the end credits.

User Reviews

Evil Hasbro coming to get you

My quick rating - 4,5/10. The movie begins with a strong opening scene of an exorcism. I really thought I was in luck in finding a decent unknown possession flick. The premise of a student doing a school project and attempting to possess himself was interesting enough to me. Sounds like the dumb stuff I would've tried in school (anyone who knows me is most likely agreeing) but then comes the downfall. The trio of our star, Brandon (Chris Minor) and two bit players go to the sign of an exorcism in hopes to conjure up the spirit and welcome it into himself. Thankfully Hasbro has created the key to the gates of hell and in comes the method, a Ouija board. The movie instantly lost all merit it had right there. Not only is this cliché getting so ridiculous, the movie then turns so stupid. Days pass and Brandon seems fine until his mother commits suicide (by ripping her own jaw off) and Brandons demon lies dormant no more. So far aside from the kids toy, it hasn't been too bad. In comes the shlock as Brandon puts on blades (Freddy Krueger style) and begins killing people on campus. And yes, throws in a couple one liners to complete the pointless rip off. I don't know if the makers were attempting to pay tribute to Wes Cravens classic (which they didn't) or just had no ideas. Sprinkle in the painfully obvious coincidence which leads to the far more obvious ending (no spoilers) and you are left with a solid 5 minute opening, and 80 minutes of horrible acting and pointless flashbacks/dreamscenes. Just another in the line of OK to watch but there are so many better out there I don't see why you would.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 2016 (Peru)

Also Known As:

The Possession Experiment

Filming Locations:

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$55,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$210,979

Company Credits

Production Co:

Digital Thunderdome

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color