# Possession Review: A Nightmarish Plantation Drama with a Divisive Paranormal Twist

The Guardian reviews "Possession," a plantation-set horror drama that builds a deeply unsettling atmosphere before introducing a paranormal element likely to split audiences. The film explores themes of trauma and legacy within a gothic framework, making it a provocative but polarizing piece of genre cinema.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/aug/06/possession-review-plantation-horror-drama-sky-atlantic-now) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:08 GMT