The Possessed (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, The Possessed is a thriller, horror and documentary film directed by Christopher Saint Booth, running about 89 minutes. “Born 1846, Died 1865, Returns 1877” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the True Story, The Watseka Wonder, America's first documented possession in 1870. A chilling story of a 13-year-old girl from the small town of Watseka, Illinois who became possessed by spirits of the insane dead.
Who’s in it. The Possessed stars Christopher Saint Booth as Himself - Filmmaker, John Zaffis as Himself - Demonologist and Bill Chappell as Himself - Inventor.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Possessed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Possessed (2009)?
- In US, The Possessed is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Possessed?
- The Possessed stars Christopher Saint Booth, John Zaffis and Bill Chappell.
- When was The Possessed released?
- The Possessed was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.