We explore the profound, unnerving, unique horror masterpiece “Possession” — a film that will mess you up in the best possible way.
On this episode of The Final Girl on 6th Ave, host Carolyn Smith-Hilmmer takes a deep dive into the intense and unforgettable cinematic journey, rich with deep metaphors and heavy subject matter, Possession. There’s a good reason this is widely considered one of the most profound psychological films ever made. – Stephanie (Editor-in-Chief)
SHOW NOTES FROM HOST CAROLYN SMITH-HILLMER:
If you are in search of the ultimate horror drama film, look no further than POSSESSION (1981). Directed by Andrzej Zulawski, this film is a surrealist and horrific dive into what a breakup can look and feel like. This film has everything from body horror to drama to psychological torment and beyond.
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SOURCES
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1029234/
New French Horror/Extremity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Extremity#Themes_and_characteristics
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The Final Girl on 6th Ave is a weekly show where host, Carolyn Smith-Hillmer, dissects an arthouse/elevated horror film. Each episode includes a detailed play-by-play of the film itself and a subsequent deep dive into the thematic elements and symbolism. Because elevated horror is sometimes viewed within the horror community as pretentious, Carolyn makes sure to use her down-to-earth tone and unique perspective to make these films less intimidating for the casual horror viewer and less ostentatious for the genre lover.
Listen to more episodes on the show’s website here.
The Final Girl on 6th Ave is a bi-weekly podcast where host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer reviews arthouse horror films in a non-pretentious way.
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SOURCES/INFORMATION
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21874760/
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