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Regizor:
Waris Hussein
Writers:
Irene Kamp (writer)
Matt Robinson (writer)
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Release Date:
24 MAI 1972 (USA) mai mult
Genre:
Drama | Horror | Thriller mai mult
Plot:
A woman begins to suspect that her brother is possessed by a voodoo spirit. | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination mai mult
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An effectively done spiritual thriller more (28 total)

Cast

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Shirley MacLaine ... Norah Benson

Perry King ... Joel Delaney
Michael Hordern ... Justin
David Elliott ... Peter Benson
Lisa Kohane ... Carrie Benson
Barbara Trentham ... Sherry
Lovelady Powell ... Erika
Edmundo Rivera Álvarez ... Don Pedro
Teodorina Bello ... Mrs. Pererz
Robert Burr ... Ted Benson
Miriam Colon ... Veronica
Ernesto Gonzalez ... Young Man at Seance
Aukie Herger ... Mr. Perez

Earle Hyman ... Charles (as Earl Hyman)
Marita Lindholm ... Marta Benson
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Lungime Film:
105 min
Tara:
USA
Limba:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 mai mult
Mixaj Sunet:
Mono
Certificare:
Norway:18 (1973) | Iceland:16 | Australia:MA (cable rating) | Finland:(Banned) (1973) | UK:X | USA:R
Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USA
Company:
Haworth Productions mai mult

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Pre-dating the release of The Exorcist (1973) this film is considered among genre fans to be one of the first films to deal with the theme of possession. mai mult

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An effectively done spiritual thriller, 25 IANUARIE 2000
Author: (tla.baio@gateway.net) from Bronx, New York City.

This is a sharp supernatural thriller worth seeking out. The pace may be a little slow for some, but those who are patient will be pleased with the use of their virtue. Shirley MacLaine plays a Manhattan socialite who realizes that her brother has in some way changed. For example he now practices the Santaria religion, he speaks very good Spanish, and his health is not quite the same. MacLaine is then warned that her brother may be slowly becoming possessed by the spirit of a Spanish decapitator. Not knowing what or who to believe, she dives into the world of the Santaria faith in an attempt to get some answers on what is happening to her brother. As time goes on, the danger increases and getting the answers she seeks may prove to be fatal. Director Warris Hussein does a good job in building the suspense for the viewer and creating a frightening atmosphere to those who are not familiar with Santaria. The performances, lead as well as supporting, are first rate especially Perry King (who plays the brother) who is truly frightening towards the film's conclusion. This is very well done, and highly recommended.

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