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Set in West Berlin during the Cold War, a spy (Sam Neill) returns home to find his wife (Isabelle Adjani) demanding a divorce. What begins as a domestic drama spirals into a nightmare of infidelity, doppelgängers, and a literal monster in a bedroom.

If you prefer your drama in the form of a "book-lover's detective story," this Booker Prize-winning novel is a must-read. The Possession

It’s a polished, creepy take on the exorcism genre that trades Catholic priests for Jewish mysticism. 2. The Cult Masterpiece: Possession (1981) Set in West Berlin during the Cold War,

Let us know in the comments if you prefer the supernatural scares of the Dybbuk box or the intellectual puzzles of A.S. Byatt! Haven’t Seen: Possession - The Frida Cinema It’s a polished, creepy take on the exorcism

It’s a brilliant meta-fiction that includes "original" Victorian poems and letters. It explores the idea of being "possessed" by history and by the people we study. Quick Comparison Table Media Type Main Theme The Possession (2012) Supernatural Horror Exorcism & Jewish Folklore Possession (1981) Psychological Horror Divorce & Madness Possession (Byatt) Literary Fiction Academic Mystery & History

Isabelle Adjani’s performance—particularly the infamous subway scene—is legendary. It’s a raw, disturbing look at the "possession" we try to exert over our partners.

A young girl buys an antique wooden box at a yard sale, unaware it contains a dybbuk —a malicious spirit from Jewish folklore. As her behavior turns violent and bizarre, her father must seek an exorcism.