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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.
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New Documentaries Explore the Cult Legacies of ‘The Keep’ and ‘Wolfen’; Watch the Trailers Now [Exclusive]
Undersung werewolf gem Wolfen and Michael Mann’s The Keep get the spotlight in a pair of feature documentaries acquired by Antenna Releasing.
A World War II Fairy Tale, which covers the infamous production of and reception to The Keep, will receive a limited theatrical release in October, followed by a TVOD release on Apple/Amazon. The Keep will also screen as a double feature for some showings.
For Uncovering Wolfen, Antenna eyes a limited theatrical release for 2027. Both films are currently available for booking via Antenna prior to their theatrical and digital releases.
Both documentaries are directed by Stewart Buck, who co-helms with Stéphane Piter on A World War II Fairy Tale.
“We at Antenna are obsessed with film history,” said Chief Acquisitions Officer Billy Ray Brewton. “Stewart has done such a remarkable job of really diving into the deepest recesses of how these films were made and, in doing so, has created the definitive histories of both projects.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Antenna Releasing!” said director Buck. “It’s refreshing to see a filmmaker-friendly approach to distribution with people who know what it’s like to be in the trenches with independent projects that struggle to find a home in the crowded marketplace.”
Check out our exclusive trailer and poster reveal of both documentaries below.
Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s The Keep was a notorious box office bomb, critically lambasted and all but forgotten for years, save for the fascination with Tangerine Dream’s iconic score. In recent years, the film has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence and is widely considered a cult classic, though director Michael Mann and many cast members refuse to acknowledge it.
Wolfen, on the other hand, was critical success but was overshadowed heavily by its flashier 1981 siblings An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. It’s also a trailblazer for socio-political horror, and the doc will explore that via the craftspeople who made it.
Look for them both in theaters soon. Stay tuned for more as it arrives.
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