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Possum
2018 85 min United Kingdom 12+
★6.5
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Director: Matthew Holness
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Description
A disgraced children's puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.
Starring
Sean Harris
Actor
Alun Armstrong
Actor
Andy Blithe
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 2 nominations
Key opinion
Possum is a polarizing, atmospheric psychological horror film that prioritizes a sense of oppressive dread and visual metaphor over conventional narrative structure. While many viewers praise Sean Harris's haunting performance and the film's unflinching exploration of trauma, others find the minimal plot and slow, repetitive nature to be alienating or pretentious.
| Acting | Sean Harris provides a haunting and visceral performance that effectively anchors the protagonist's descent into madness. | |
| Production | The film successfully creates a pervasive, nightmarish atmosphere by utilizing decaying locations, grime, and a deliberate absence of jump scares. | |
| Pacing | The slow-burn approach is praised by some for amplifying emotional gloom and isolation, while others find it repetitive and exhausting. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's reliance on vague imagery and lack of concrete plot progression leaves some viewers feeling alienated and unrewarded, while others see it as an evocative, non-linear journey. |