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It’s a brilliant meta-fiction that includes "original" Victorian poems and letters. It explores the idea of being "possessed" by history and by the people we study. Quick Comparison Table Media Type Main Theme The Possession (2012) Supernatural Horror Exorcism & Jewish Folklore Possession (1981) Psychological Horror Divorce & Madness Possession (Byatt) Literary Fiction Academic Mystery & History

Widely considered one of the most intense psychological horror films ever made, Andrzej Żuławski’s cult classic is a visceral experience that defies easy categorization. The Possession

If you prefer your drama in the form of a "book-lover's detective story," this Booker Prize-winning novel is a must-read. If you prefer your drama in the form

Let us know in the comments if you prefer the supernatural scares of the Dybbuk box or the intellectual puzzles of A.S. Byatt! Haven’t Seen: Possession - The Frida Cinema Haven’t Seen: Possession - The Frida Cinema Two

Two modern-day scholars discover a hidden cache of letters suggesting that two famous (fictional) Victorian poets had a secret, forbidden romance. As the academics race across England to uncover the truth, they find themselves falling into a parallel romance of their own.

It’s a polished, creepy take on the exorcism genre that trades Catholic priests for Jewish mysticism. 2. The Cult Masterpiece: Possession (1981)

A young girl buys an antique wooden box at a yard sale, unaware it contains a dybbuk —a malicious spirit from Jewish folklore. As her behavior turns violent and bizarre, her father must seek an exorcism.