Film Filter: Off - The Possession

The Possession PG-13 (2012)

Natasha Calis, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick 

Film Filter: On- Coping with their parents' divorce, Hannah and Emily are bounced back and forth between the two homes.  As their father is purchasing things for his new home at a yard sale, Emily stumbles upon a mysterious box that she is drawn to.  Her father obliges the purchase, and it is then that Emily creates an unhealthy attachment with the box.  As unexplainable occurrences surround her, Emily starts to lose control of herself.  Eventually, her father starts to suspect the behavior isn't something of this world, but can he figure out a way to save his daughter before her body is overtaken by an unwelcome spirit?

Things to note: Very good cast, interesting cinematography, odd looking spirit, unique plot, some frustrating circumstances.

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Movies about possession in children, like the Exorcist, 

or The Exorcism of Emily Rose

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Film Filter: Off - Madison County

Madison County Unrated (2011)

Colley Bailey, Matt Mercer,  Ace Marrero 

Film Filter: On- For his college thesis paper, James has set out to find an author in Madison County so he can interview him.  The author's book spills details on the brutal murders that took place in the rural county over a decade ago.  In attempts to make the trip enjoyable, James invites a group of friends to take the half-day trip with him, but the pleasure trip takes a turn for the worse.  James desperately wants to know the truth about Madison County, but the longer they stay and the more they find out, the fewer of them remain.
Things to note: Great novice cast, decent characterization, some predictable moments, frustrating character situations, most of the movie takes place in broad daylight, little background information given on the killer

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Predictable slasher flicks with a memorable killer, like

 I Know What You Did Last Summer, Halloween, or Friday the 13th

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Film Filter: Off - The Mothman Prophecies

The Mothman Prophecies PG-13 (2002)
 
Richard Gere, Laura Linney, David Eigenberg 

Film Filter: On- When John Klein unexpectedly and suddenly loses his wife to a brian tumor, he uncovers some unsettling pictures she drew that cause him to question her death.  Two years down the road, John finds himself in a small rural town called Point Pleasant, with no memory of how he got there.  He, the town sheriff, and community members are all spooked by an entity dubbed the Mothman, and what's more frightening is the fact that this supernatural presence has the ability to see into the past and the future, predicting horrific events in which many people's lives are lost.  The question is will John be able to resume his normal life, or will he slowly begin to lose his mind as he continues to stalk the Mothman in hopes to prevent worldwide disasters.
Things to note: Good use of symbolism, good cast, interesting topic based on true events, story loses focus, some events lack believability.

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Movies about supernatural entities that make 

human contact, like Insidious or Poltergeist

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