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Top 10 Possession/Haunting Films By WVM
1. The Exorcist (1973)
I first saw this movie when I was 7 and it scared the hell out of me. I blocked those memories out of my mind for the most part but I do remember being on my bed scared out of my wits, clawing at anyone or anything that came near me like a caged puppy frightened out of his mind. I have since grown to love this movie, and have watched it many times. I guess I wanted to overcome any fears I had as a kid. This film is without a doubt the best possession film ever made. Extremely intense and I think ahead of its time in so many ways. Linda Blair did an unbelievable job in this role, topping anyone else who has tried to play a possessed victim since. Max Von Sydow, as Father Merrin is perfect, a combination of strength and frailty, someone who had just fought one too many battles to win. Jason Miller as Father Karras is a great choice, he is someone that you wouldn’t normally see play a priest but is very believable. As good as the possession scenes in “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” are, they still can’t compete with the scenes in “The Exorcist.” From the brutal “fuck me” scene to the scenes when Father Merrin begins the exorcism and the unforgettable climax of sacrifice, “The Exorcist” is one of the greatest horror movies ever made.
Grandma is back from the dead and ready to commit murder in Unholy Night, and our exclusive teaser debut gives a glimpse at some of the Christmas Eve carnage.
Unholy Night is set to make its World Premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival, where writer/director Michael Gabriele‘s horror short “Get Away” won the Gold Audience Award for Best International Short in 2023.
In Unholy Night, “Gino’s traditional family Christmas Eve turns into a bloody battle for survival when his long-dead grandma drops by and goes on a murderous rampage. Amid the chaos, Gino reunites with his ex and the dysfunctional duo must avoid his dead Italian relatives popping up all around the neighbourhood as they search for a way to get rid of these Yuletide revenants and survive his family Christmas.”
Marc Bendavid (“Dark Matter”), Shailene Garnett (“Shadowhunters”), Al Sapienza (“The Sopranos”), Ron Lea (“Orphan Black”), Toni Ellwand (“Hannibal”), Cristina Rosato (Mother!), Jacqueline Robbins (“A Series of Unfortunate Events”), and Joe Pingue (Antiviral) star.
Gabriele, making his feature debut, drew inspiration for his bloody holiday horror movie from growing up in an Italian family. “Unholy Night was crafted to deliver not only a captivating horror experience but also to serve as a poignant exploration of cultural complexities and the universal quest for identity and respect,” the filmmaker said in his director’s statement.
Unholy Night was produced by Gabriele alongside Jenna MacMillan of Club Red Productions and Jason Levangie and Marc Tetreault of Shut Up & Colour Pictures (Kids vs Aliens). Executive producers are Tina Carbone, Jef Burnham, Mike Chapman, and Fatima Hayward.
The chaos of an Italian Christmas Eve gets dialed up to a zany, violent degree in the new teaser and images below. Stay tuned for more on Unholy Night and more when Fantasia kicks off later this month.
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