The Possessed (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1975, The Possessed is a horror film directed by Amando de Ossorio, running about 90 minutes. “Good and evil battle for possession of the innocent!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An old witch seeks vengence through the daughter of the politician who had her thrown in jail. Soon the little girl's head is spinning around, and an old priest is called in to perform an exorcism.
Who’s in it. The Possessed stars Julián Mateos as Father Juan, Marián Salgado as Susan Barnes, Fernando Sancho as Police Chief and Lone Fleming as Anne Crawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Possessed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Possessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Possessed tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Possessed (1975)?
- In US, The Possessed is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Possessed worth watching?
- The Possessed holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Possessed?
- The Possessed stars Julián Mateos, Marián Salgado, Fernando Sancho, Lone Fleming and Ángel del Pozo.
- When was The Possessed released?
- The Possessed was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.