The possessed is a 1977 american television horror film directed by jerry thorpe, written by. The possessed is better than you might expect, mainly due to the absence of gore and shocks since this is a tv movie, they didnt even get to show any nudity. Originally broadcast sunday, may 1 st as a segment of nbcs the big event, the possessed was up against abcs sunday night movie and cbs switchdelvecchio. Obviously it didnt generate enough interest to go to series, which is a damn shame because its teed up in very intriguing ways. The possessed is a 1977 american television horror film directed by jerry thorpe, written by john sacret young, and starring james farentino, joan hackett. Soles, harrison ford, diana scarwid, ann dusenberry, dinah manoff. Reminiscent, certainly, of the exorcist, the possessed gets its own seriously creepy little vibe going, with an intelligent script, surprisingly effective special effects, topnotch performances, and a genuinely unsettling, scary ending. The possessed 1977 out of 4 father kevin leahy james farentino is in an automobile accident when he is pronounced dead on the scene. With james farentino, harrison ford, claudette nevins, eugene roche.
The possessed 1977 pgfarentino is a priest who loses his faith, but regains it after an apparently fatal auto accident. Originally airing on may 7, 1977, the possessed is the kind of movie where you say, this would be a good series. Originally broadcast sunday, may 1st as a segment of nbcs the big event, the possessed was up against abcs sunday night movie and cbs switchdelvecchio. Classic french full movie 1977, free free french porn video. Find your next favorite and similar movies in two steps. Harrison ford has about ten minutes worth of screen time in a supporting role as. A defrocked priest who underwent a neardeath experience comes in to. The possessed tv is a film directed by jerry thorpe with james farentino, claudette nevins, eugene roche, harrison ford, year. Kevin leahy james farentino is a catholic priest who has fallen from his faith. This is a movie length pilot for a series that never materialised.
A former priest, now an exorcist, battles the satanic forces that are threatening the students at a girls school. The dialogue in between the cars attacks is made up mostly of filler. The possessed tv movie 1977 the possessed tv movie. Although this telefilm sticks rather closely to the narrative arc set down by friedkin and blatty, it. The possessed jerry thorpe, 1977 a madefortelevision movie clearly designed to capitalize upon the blockbuster success of 1973s the exorcist, 1977 s the possessed is more worthy than its nearly nonexistent reputation might imply.
Originally broadcast sunday, may 1st as a segment of nbcs the big event, the possessed was up against abcs sunday night movie and. Possessed 1947 is the second and latest film noir classic upgraded to bluray through the warner archive collection following the superb out of the past1947 a few months ago and should please fans of both the film and joan crawford. The possessed 1977 rotten tomatoes an expriest helps exorcise the demons that have taken over the residents of an exclusive girls school in this madefortv supernatural thriller. The possessed 1977 james farentino harrison ford youtube. I remember a movie about demon possession but it was from the possessed point of view i dont think it was a found footage just a new twist on an old theme but i cannot remember the name i apologize if it was mentioned before. May 09, 2010 this tv movie, the possessed, a supernatural thriller, aired a few weeks before star wars was released in may 1977.
Blatantly influenced by the exorcist it stars dack rambo who later appeared in dallas for a while and costars dan oherlihy as the exorcist and a young kim catrall as the mother of the possessed girl. Harrison fordthe possessed 1977 tv movie spoilers youtube. An expriest helps exorcise the demons that have taken over the residents of an exclusive girls school in this madefortv. Hackett is the headmistress of a private girls school which is in need of an exorcist, since one of her students appears to be possessed, and farentino seems just the man for the job. How about that for an almostforgotten little madefortv movie. This movie if you like devil possessed character horror movie then you like. Movies like the cloverfield paradox movies like the devils candy movies like mother. In the limbo he hears a voice telling him to return to life and seek out the evil in the world. I suspect the people behind the film made it as a pilot and were hoping it would be picked up for a full series. Many people do not have the time to read the 306 top 15 horror movies based on real life. Czlowiek z marmuru is a 1977 polish film directed by andrzej wajda. To say any more would spoil the movies many perverse surprises, but adjanis wild performance as she becomes by possessed by something truly terrifying must be. Evil incarnate thriller a girls school is beset with incidents of spontaneous combustion and other strange events.
A former priest, now an exorcist, battles the satanic forces that. This tv movie actually aired the same month in 1977 that star wars. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the possessed 1977 jerry thorpe on allmovie. It follows a priest who returns from the dead to battle satanic forces at an allgirls school in oregon. To make it tvfriendly, the possessed obviously has to water down the thrills considerably, but this is still a very watchable, creepy mystery with an excellent cast.
The possessed 1977 horror movie directed by jerry thorpe. Oct 23, 2018 its produced by eli roth, and like a few films on this list, it plays around with the possibility that its victim is simply disturbed rather than possessed. The possessed jerry thorpe, 1977 oregon confluence. The possessed 1977 tv movie article 4126 by dave sindelar date. We thought it would be cool to make a list of some of the best horror movies based on real life events. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. You need to login or register to add this movie to your horror watchlist.
The possessed tv movie 1977 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Originally broadcast on may 1, 1977, the film aired just a few short weeks before. All horror anime fans will love this anime top list, especially the casual anime fan. Originally broadcast on may 1, 1977, the film aired just a few short weeks before star wars would make him a household name. The possessed is a 1977 american television horror film directed by jerry thorpe, written by john sacret young, and starring james farentino, joan hackett, claudette nevins, diana scarwid, p. The car is, by no means of the word, a true classic, but a good film none the less, if only for great cinematography, and a few unbelievable stunts. How to make the exorcist safe for tv tv movies in the seventies often tried to spin trending movie ideas into tv series. The possessed is a real oddity, although not really enough of an oddity to make it watchable past the terminal dullness that infects the show. Tmdb filmanic is using the movie database api tmdb for certain functions, but is in no way supported or certified by tmdb. This tv movie actually aired the same month in 1977 that star wars premiered im sure it was carefully planned by the network.
A former clergyman james farentino tries to exorcise evil from a womans joan hackett fireplagued girls school. Sep 10, 2018 the standard by which all other demonic possession movies are judged, the exorcist has terrified millions of viewers over the years with its then and still somewhat shocking portrayal of the possession of a young girl, introducing nowstandard possession movie elements like levitation, vomit, profanity and body contortions. Mar 23, 20 how to make the exorcist safe for tv tv movies in the seventies often tried to spin trending movie ideas into tv series. The possessed tv movie 1977 the possessed tv movie 1977. Identify all themes of interest from this film block below. Movies like the possessed 1977 freakshow 1989 alpha wolf 2018 the red cell 2008. Before carrie, another rash of suspicious fires breaks out at a girls school. The recently deceased james farentino plays a priest investigating strange occurrences in a girls school in salem, oregon. The possessed 1977 fantastic movie musings and ramblings. Movies like the possessed 1977 if you like the possessed you are looking for movies about with demonic possession, demon, teacher, reincarnation, accident, occult and exorcism themes of horror genre shot in usa.
Possessed is a 1947 american film noir psychological drama directed by curtis bernhardt, starring joan crawford, van heflin, and raymond massey in a tale about an unstable womans obsession with her exlover. Find similar and related movies for the possessed 1977 jerry thorpe on allmovie. Watch the possessed 1977 full movie online free moviezip. March 9th, 2004 not yet rated 1 hr 28 min plot summary. Renowned producer and film executive charlie band has produced a welter of movies over the years. An extremely effective madefortv supernatural horror film, the possessed, directed by jerry thorpe and starring james farentino, joan hackett. The possessed, a 1977 american horror film directed by jerry thorpe. An interesting concept and one of the better possession movies of that time period to do a riff on the exorcist, the possessed is quietly disturbing and the shocks are surprisingly effective.
Thats because its a back door pilot for a show that never happened. Exploitation movie fans usually demand the promised thrills for particular kinds of movies to appear quickly and consistently throughout their. Oct 28, 2016 the villainous red car was a special order for the movie, as the car originally only came in buckskin beige. The last movie 1971 rescue force 1990 season of the witch 1972 black sunday 1977 supermarkt 1974 subwaystories tales from the underground 1997 radio inside 1994 appointment at eleven 1959 memories of murder 1990 uno koichiro no nurete noru 1982 cat girls gamblers naked flesh paid into the pot 1965 domination 1994. The possessed is a 1977 american madefortelevision horror film directed by jerry thorpe, written by john sacret young, and starring james farentino, joan hackett, diana scarwid, and harrison ford. Like the linda blair classic, this movie is about sound, or moreso, lack thereof. Before home video, when movies could still be rerun more profitably in cinemas than. I cant seem to watch that early bedroom scene without hitting fastforward what was all that tripe anyways.
The car is the main antagonist of the 1977 american horror film the car the entity is a demonically possessed lincoln continental that terrorizes the small town of santa ynez. The demon, in my opinion, is referring to the badness in all people and this movie really does make your sympathies shift until ultimately the kids are the only ones you can pity. The possessed 1977 jerry thorpe cast and crew allmovie. The possessed 1977 film wikipedia republished wiki 2. The possessed jerry thorpe, 1977 a madefortelevision movie clearly designed to capitalize upon the blockbuster success of 1973s the exorcist, 1977s the possessed is more worthy than its nearly nonexistent reputation might imply. Overview of possessed, 1947, directed by curtis bernhardt, with joan crawford, van heflin, raymond massey, at turner classic movies. Costarring joan hackett and highlighted by an eerie score from twotime oscarr winner leonard rosenman, the possessed also features a attentiongrabbing turn by harrison ford as the schools hunky biology teacher. There is just something about red cars in horror movies. If youre interested in purchasing this movie click the link below. The origin of its demonic powers is never explained. This tv movie, the possessed, a supernatural thriller, aired a few weeks before star wars was released in may 1977. If you like the possessed you are looking for movies about with demonic possession, demon, teacher, reincarnation, accident, occult and exorcism themes of horror genre shot in usa.
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